HS 9619.00: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9619.00 covers sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 14.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $61.3M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$61.3M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1China
$19.9M32.5%
2Czechia
$15.5M25.3%
3Colombia
$5.7M9.4%
4Netherlands
$5.0M8.1%
5Mexico
$3.0M4.9%
6Viet Nam
$2.5M4%
7Canada
$1.8M3%
8Denmark
$1.8M2.9%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 9619.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9619.00.00 | Absorventes (Pensos*) e tampões higiênicos, cueiros, fraldas e artigos higiênicos semelhantes, de qualquer matéria. | 14.4% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
How to import sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 9619.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 14.4%. 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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