HS 3913.90: Polymers, natural and modified natural; in primary forms (excluding alginic acid, its salts and esters)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3913.90 covers polymers, natural and modified natural; in primary forms (excluding alginic acid, its salts and esters) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 9 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 $139.9M 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 3913.90
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3913.90.11 | Borracha clorada ou cloridratada, nas formas previstas na Nota 6 b) deste Capítulo | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3913.90.12 | Borracha clorada, noutras formas | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3913.90.19 | Outros | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3913.90.20 | Goma xantana | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3913.90.30 | Dextrana | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3913.90.40 | Proteínas endurecidas | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3913.90.50 | Quitosan (Chitosan), seus sais ou seus derivados | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3913.90.60 | Sulfato de condroitina | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 3913.90.90 | Outros | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import polymers, natural and modified natural; in primary forms (excluding alginic acid, its salts and esters) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 9 NCM codes under HS 3913.90. 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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