HS 5201.00: Cotton; not carded or combed
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5201.00 covers cotton; not carded or combed under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 5.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $9.0M worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Already minimal tariffs on raw cotton. Fabrics see gradual reduction.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$9.0M
Total CIF value
4
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1USA
$8.2M90.4%
2Turkey
$576K6.4%
3Pakistan
$219K2.4%
4United Kingdom
$77K0.9%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 5201.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5201.00.10 | Não debulhado | 5.4% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 5201.00.20 | Simplesmente debulhado | 5.4% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 5201.00.90 | Outros | 5.4% | NT | — | Calculate → |
How to import cotton; not carded or combed into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 5201.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 5.4%. 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.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.
How to Export to Brazil
Step-by-step guide for foreign companies.
Calculate your landed cost
Enter CIF value and get a breakdown of all 7 Brazilian import taxes for HS 5201.00.