HS 6909.12: Ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 6909.12 covers ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–10.8%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $28.7M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff reduction over 10 years. European porcelain (tableware, tiles) benefits.
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 6909.12
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6909.12.10 | Guia-fios para máquina têxtil | 10.8% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 6909.12.20 | Guias de agulhas para cabeças de impressão | 0% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 6909.12.30 | Anéis de carboneto de silício para juntas de vedação mecânicas | 0% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 6909.12.90 | Outros | 10.8% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
How to import ceramic wares; for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the mohs scale into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 6909.12. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–10.8%. 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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