HS 9616.20: Powder puffs and pads; for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9616.20 covers powder puffs and pads; for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations 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 $12.4M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$12.4M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1China
$11.0M88.5%
2Rep. of Korea
$712K5.7%
3Thailand
$169K1.4%
4Germany
$149K1.2%
5USA
$122K1%
6Malaysia
$102K0.8%
7China, Hong Kong SAR
$74K0.6%
8Spain
$40K0.3%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 9616.20
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9616.20.00 | - Borlas ou esponjas para pós ou para aplicação de outros cosméticos ou de produtos de toucador | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import powder puffs and pads; for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 9616.20. 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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