HS 5601.29: Wadding; other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5601.29 covers wadding; other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $2.0M worth of these products, with China, Hong Kong SAR as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$2.0M
Total CIF value
9
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1China, Hong Kong SAR
$1.8M90.4%
2Belgium
$95K4.7%
3China
$65K3.2%
4USA
$32K1.6%
5Denmark
$1K0.1%
6Germany
$8020%
7Netherlands
$4880%
8Canada
$1480%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 5601.29
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5601.29.00 | -- Outros | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import wadding; other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 5601.29. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 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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