HS 9603.30: Brushes; artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9603.30 covers brushes; artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $39.5M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$39.5M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1China
$32.9M83.4%
2Germany
$2.4M6.1%
3USA
$1.4M3.5%
4Japan
$842K2.1%
5Country 380
$507K1.3%
6China, Hong Kong SAR
$302K0.8%
7Rep. of Korea
$263K0.7%
8France
$217K0.5%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 9603.30
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9603.30.00 | - Pincéis e escovas, para artistas, pincéis de escrever e pincéis semelhantes para aplicação de produtos cosméticos | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import brushes; artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 9603.30. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 16.2%. 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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