HS 8105.20: Cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8105.20 covers cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–5.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $38.0M worth of these products, with Germany as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$38.0M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1Germany
$10.3M27%
2Finland
$5.5M14.5%
3Canada
$4.5M11.8%
4China
$3.6M9.6%
5Belgium
$3.4M8.9%
6USA
$3.0M8%
7Russian Federation
$2.2M5.8%
8Japan
$1.1M3%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 8105.20
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8105.20.10 | Em formas brutas | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8105.20.21 | De ligas à base de cobalto-cromo-tungstênio (volfrâmio) (estelites) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8105.20.29 | Outros | 5.4% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8105.20.90 | Outros | 5.4% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import cobalt; mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, unwrought cobalt, powders into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 8105.20. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–5.4%. 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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