HS 5603.11: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5603.11 covers nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 5 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–26%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $127.2M worth of these products, with Argentina as the leading supplier.
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 5603.11
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5603.11.10 | De aramidas | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5603.11.20 | De poliéster | 25% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5603.11.30 | De polipropileno | 25% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5603.11.40 | De raiom viscose | 25% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 5603.11.90 | Outros | 26% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 5 NCM codes under HS 5603.11. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–26%. 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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