HS 4104.49: Tanned or crust hides and skins; bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), (other than full grains, unsplit; grain splits)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 4104.49 covers tanned or crust hides and skins; bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), (other than full grains, unsplit; grain splits) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 7.2%–9%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $18K worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
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 4104.49
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4104.49.10 | Couros e peles inteiros, de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos), de superfície unitária não superior a 2,6 m2 | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 4104.49.20 | Outros couros e peles de bovinos (incluindo os búfalos) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 4104.49.90 | Outros | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import tanned or crust hides and skins; bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), (other than full grains, unsplit; grain splits) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 4104.49. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 7.2%–9%. 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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