HS 3910.00: Silicones; in primary forms
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3910.00 covers silicones; in primary forms under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 8 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 $444.8M worth of these products, with USA 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 3910.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3910.00.11 | Misturas de pré-polímeros lineares e cíclicos, obtidos por hidrólise de dimetildiclorosilano, de peso molecular médio inferior ou igual a 8.800 | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3910.00.12 | Polidimetilsiloxano, polimetilidrogenosiloxano ou misturas destes produtos, em dispersão | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3910.00.13 | Copolímeros de dimetilsiloxano com compostos vinílicos, de viscosidade igual ou superior a 1.000.000 cSt | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3910.00.19 | Outros | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3910.00.21 | De vulcanização a quente | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3910.00.29 | Outros | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3910.00.30 | Resinas | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3910.00.90 | Outros | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import silicones; in primary forms into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 8 NCM codes under HS 3910.00. 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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