NCM 0303.81.11
Fish; frozen, dogfish and other sharks, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 0303.81.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for fish; frozen, dogfish and other sharks, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99. This code carries 9% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 6 NCM codes under HS heading 0303.81.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Inteiro
Tax breakdown for NCM 0303.81.11
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 0303.81
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $27.4M of products under HS heading 0303.81 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 0303.81 details →
Regulatory agencies
Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.
EU-Mercosur impact
Most fishery products will see tariff elimination over 10 years. EU aquaculture exports (salmon, cod) benefit significantly.
Other NCM codes under HS 0303.81
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303.81.12 | Eviscerado, sem cabeça e sem barbatanas | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.81.13 | Em pedaços, com pele | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.81.14 | Em pedaços, sem pele | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.81.19 | Outros | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.81.90 | Outros | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 0303.81.11 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0303.81.11 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 9%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from MAPA. Apply before shipping.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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Regulatory Agencies
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