NCM 0303.89.20
Fish; frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, 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 0303.89.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for fish; frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, 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 22 NCM codes under HS heading 0303.89.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Pescadas (Cynoscion spp.)
Tax breakdown for NCM 0303.89.20
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 0303.89
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $30.8M of products under HS heading 0303.89 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 0303.89 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 0303.89
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303.89.10 | Corvina (Micropogonias furnieri) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.32 | Pargo (Lutjanus purpureus) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.33 | Peixe-sapo (Lophius gastrophysus) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.41 | Cherne-poveiro (Polyprion americanus) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.42 | Garoupas (Acanthistius spp.) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.43 | Tainhas (Mugil spp.) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.44 | Esturjões (Acipenser baerii, Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, Acipenser persicus, Acipenser stellatus) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.45 | Peixes-rei (Atherina spp.) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.46 | Nototenias (Patagonotothen spp.) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.51 | Curimatãs (Prochilodus spp.) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.52 | Tilápias (Tilapia spp., Sarotherodon spp., Danakilia spp.; seus híbridos) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.53 | Surubins (Pseudoplatystoma spp.) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.54 | Traíra (Hoplias malabaricus & H. cf. lacerdae) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.55 | Piaus (Leporinus spp.) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.56 | Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.61 | Piramutaba (Brachyplatystoma vaillantii) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.62 | Dourada (Brachyplatystoma flavicans) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.63 | Pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.64 | Tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.65 | Tambacu (híbrido de tambaqui e pacu) | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.90 | Outros | 9% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 0303.89.20 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0303.89.20 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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