HS 5406.00: Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5406.00 covers man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $6.5M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$6.5M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1China
$5.4M83%
2Japan
$663K10.1%
3Viet Nam
$176K2.7%
4Other Asia, nes
$120K1.8%
5USA
$109K1.7%
6Rep. of Korea
$15K0.2%
7Turkey
$8K0.1%
8Germany
$7K0.1%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 5406.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5406.00.10 | Fios de filamentos sintéticos | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5406.00.20 | Fios de filamentos artificiais | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 5406.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 16.2%. 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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