HS 5908.00: Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted; for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 5908.00 covers textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted; for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 14.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $433K worth of these products, with Malaysia 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 5908.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5908.00.00 | Mechas de matérias têxteis, tecidas, entrançadas ou tricotadas, para candeeiros, fogareiros, isqueiros, velas e semelhantes; camisas de incandescência e tecidos tubulares tricotados para a sua fabricação, mesmo impregnados. | 14.4% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted; for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 5908.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 14.4%. 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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