HS 5206.42: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5206.42 covers cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 18%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $4.8M worth of these products, with Pakistan 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 5206.42
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5206.42.00 | -- De título inferior a 714,29 decitex, mas não inferior a 232,56 decitex por fio simples (número métrico superior a 14, mas não superior a 43, por fio simples) | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 5206.42. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 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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