HS 3905.30: Poly(vinyl alcohol); whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3905.30 covers poly(vinyl alcohol); whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 0%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $69.8M 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
Industrial plastics see tariff elimination over 7-10 years. Raw resins benefit from faster reduction.
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 3905.30
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3905.30.00 | - Poli(álcool vinílico), mesmo que contenha grupos acetato não hidrolisados | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import poly(vinyl alcohol); whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 3905.30. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 0%. 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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