HS 3816.00: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3816.00 covers refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 6 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–12.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $40.6M worth of these products, with Rep. of Korea 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 3816.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3816.00.11 | À base de magnesita calcinada | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3816.00.12 | À base de silimanita | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3816.00.19 | Outros | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3816.00.21 | Que contenham grafita e 50 % ou mais, em peso, de coríndon | 0% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 3816.00.29 | Outras | 12.6% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 3816.00.90 | Outros | 12.6% | NT | — | Calculate → |
How to import refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01 into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 6 NCM codes under HS 3816.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–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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