HS 7208.38: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 7208.38 covers iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 9%–10.8%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $86.9M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Mixed — some products liberalized, others subject to safeguards. Anti-dumping remains independent of the FTA.
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 7208.38
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7208.38.10 | Com um limite mínimo de elasticidade de 355 MPa | 9% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 7208.38.90 | Outros | 10.8% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 7208.38. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 9%–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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