HS 9306.21: Ammunition; shotgun cartridges
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9306.21 covers ammunition; shotgun cartridges under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 18%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $51K worth of these products, with South Africa as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Excluded from tariff liberalization. Regulatory barriers remain regardless of the agreement.
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 9306.21
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9306.21.10 | Que contenham produtos químicos ou oleorresina de Capsicum, com fins irritantes | 18% | 13% | — | Calculate → |
| 9306.21.20 | Outros, que produzem efeitos fumígenos, de iluminação, de som ou de identificação mediante tintas ou corantes | 18% | 13% | — | Calculate → |
| 9306.21.30 | Outros, com um ou mais projéteis de elastômeros | 18% | 13% | — | Calculate → |
| 9306.21.90 | Outros | 18% | 25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import ammunition; shotgun cartridges into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 9306.21. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 18%. 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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