HS 3808.94: Disinfectants; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3808.94 covers disinfectants; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 5 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 7.2%–12.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $89.5M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Most products see tariff elimination over 7-10 years. Diagnostic reagents and specialty chemicals benefit.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN ComtradeTop exporters to Brazil
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 3808.94
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3808.94.11 | Que contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano | 12.6% | 30% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.94.19 | Outros | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.94.21 | Que contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano | 12.6% | 19.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.94.22 | Outros, à base de 2-(tiocianometiltio) benzotiazol | 12.6% | 19.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.94.29 | Outros | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import disinfectants; other than containing goods specified in subheading note 1 in this chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 5 NCM codes under HS 3808.94. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 7.2%–12.6%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
- Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.
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