HS 7211.23: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon

HS 7211.23 covers iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 10.8%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $7.0M worth of these products, with Portugal as the leading supplier.

How to import iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon into Brazil

1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 7211.23. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 10.8%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
3. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
4. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.