HS 5601.21: Wadding; other articles thereof, of cotton
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5601.21 covers wadding; other articles thereof, of cotton 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 $7.8M worth of these products, with Estonia as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$7.8M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1Estonia
$2.8M36.3%
2China
$2.1M27.4%
3Turkey
$1.0M13.2%
4Country 380
$913K11.6%
5India
$701K8.9%
6Japan
$63K0.8%
7USA
$57K0.7%
8Philippines
$39K0.5%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 5601.21
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5601.21.10 | Pastas (ouates) | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5601.21.90 | Outros artigos de pastas (ouates) | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import wadding; other articles thereof, of cotton into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 5601.21. 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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