HS 5204.11: Cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5204.11 covers cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 6 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 18%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $63K worth of these products, with Other Asia, nes as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Already minimal tariffs on raw cotton. Fabrics see gradual 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 5204.11
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5204.11.11 | De dois cabos | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5204.11.12 | De três ou mais cabos | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5204.11.20 | De algodão cru, de título superior a 5.000 decitex por fio simples | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5204.11.31 | De dois cabos | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5204.11.32 | De três ou mais cabos | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5204.11.40 | De algodão branqueado ou colorido, de título superior a 5.000 decitex por fio simples | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 6 NCM codes under HS 5204.11. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 18%. 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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