HS 5401.10: Sewing thread; of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5401.10 covers sewing thread; of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 16.2%–18%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $19.3M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$19.3M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1China
$15.5M80.2%
2USA
$948K4.9%
3United Kingdom
$599K3.1%
4Rep. of Korea
$529K2.7%
5Germany
$452K2.3%
6Canada
$345K1.8%
7Portugal
$279K1.4%
8India
$110K0.6%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 5401.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5401.10.11 | Não acondicionadas para venda a retalho | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5401.10.12 | Acondicionadas para venda a retalho | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5401.10.90 | Outras | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import sewing thread; of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 5401.10. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 16.2%–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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