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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 03›HS 0304.93

NCM 0304.93.00

Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

9%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 0304.93.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads. This code carries 9% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 03Fish and crustaceans
0304Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen
0304.93Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads
0304.93.00
Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads

Official Brazilian text: -- Tilápias (Oreochromis spp.), bagres (peixes-gato*) (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carpas (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), enguias (Anguilla spp.), perca-do-nilo (Lates niloticus) e peixes cabeça-de-serpente (Channa spp.)

Tax breakdown for NCM 0304.93.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
9%
IPIExcise tax
0%
PIS/COFINSSocial contributions
11.75%
ICMSState VAT — varies by state
17–20%
AFRMMMaritime freight surcharge
8%
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Regulatory agencies

MAPA

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.

How to import NCM 0304.93.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0304.93.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. 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.
  3. Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from MAPA. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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