HS 8112.21: Chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8112.21 covers chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $9.6M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$9.6M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1China
$5.1M53.4%
2Russian Federation
$2.7M27.8%
3USA
$784K8.2%
4United Kingdom
$640K6.7%
5China, Hong Kong SAR
$190K2%
6India
$137K1.4%
7Spain
$45K0.5%
8Turkey
$7K0.1%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 8112.21
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8112.21.10 | Em formas brutas | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8112.21.20 | Pós | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 8112.21. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 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.
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