HS 5211.20: Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, bleached
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5211.20 covers fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, bleached under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 26%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $555K worth of these products, with China 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 5211.20
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5211.20.10 | Em ponto de tafetá | 26% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5211.20.20 | Em ponto sarjado, incluindo o diagonal, cuja relação de textura não seja superior a 4 | 26% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5211.20.90 | Outros | 26% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, bleached into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 5211.20. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 26%. 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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