HS 5510.20: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5510.20 covers yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 5 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 $76K worth of these products, with Turkey as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Gradual tariff reduction over 10 years for finished fabrics. Raw fibers see faster 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 5510.20
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5510.20.11 | De raiom viscose, exceto modal | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5510.20.12 | De modal | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5510.20.13 | De liocel | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5510.20.19 | Outros | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5510.20.90 | Outros | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 5 NCM codes under HS 5510.20. 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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