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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 03›HS 0305.53

NCM 0305.53.90

Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

9%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 0305.53.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod. This code carries 9% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 0305.53.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 03Fish and crustaceans
0305Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process
0305.53Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod
0305.53.90
Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 0305.53.90

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
9%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
PIS/COFINSSocial contributions
11.75%
ICMSState VAT — varies by state
17–20%
AFRMMMaritime freight surcharge
8%
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Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.

Trade overview — HS 0305.53

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $126.2M of products under HS heading 0305.53 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Norway
$124.0M98.2%
2Portugal
$2.0M1.6%
3China
$249K0.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 0305.53 details →

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.

Other NCM codes under HS 0305.53

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
0305.53.10Bacalhau polar (Boreogadus saida), saithe (Pollachius virens), ling (Molva molva), ling azul (Molva dypterygia), zarbo (Brosme brosme), abrotea-do-alto (Urophycis blennoides) e hadoque (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)0%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 0305.53.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0305.53.90 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 (3.25%), 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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