HS 5601.22: Wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5601.22 covers wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $77.5M worth of these products, with Mexico as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$77.5M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1Mexico
$28.4M36.7%
2Switzerland
$11.7M15.2%
3Argentina
$11.6M15%
4Paraguay
$10.0M12.9%
5Chile
$8.3M10.7%
6China
$2.4M3.1%
7Lithuania
$1.5M2%
8Poland
$844K1.1%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 5601.22
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5601.22.11 | De aramidas | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5601.22.19 | Outras | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5601.22.91 | Cilindros para filtros de cigarros | 16.2% | 19.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 5601.22.99 | Outros | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 5601.22. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–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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