HS 7404.00: Copper; waste and scrap
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 7404.00 covers copper; waste and scrap under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 0%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $309.2M worth of these products, with Mexico as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff elimination over 7 years. European copper product manufacturers benefit.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$309.2M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1Mexico
$101.0M32.7%
2Paraguay
$56.8M18.4%
3Chile
$26.5M8.6%
4Ecuador
$26.3M8.5%
5Colombia
$23.0M7.5%
6Peru
$18.5M6%
7Uruguay
$11.9M3.8%
8Côte d'Ivoire
$8.6M2.8%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 7404.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7404.00.00 | Desperdícios e resíduos, e sucata, de cobre. | 0% | NT | — | Calculate → |
How to import copper; waste and scrap into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 7404.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 0%. 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.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
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Calculate your landed cost
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