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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 03›HS 0305.54

NCM 0305.54.00

Dried herrings, anchovies, sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, mackerel (incl Indian, jack, or horse), seerfishes, jacks, crevalles, cobia, silver pomfrets, Pacific saury, scads, capelin, swordfish, Kawakawa, bonitos, marlins, sailfishes, spearfish

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

9%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
—
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NCM 0305.54.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for dried herrings, anchovies, sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, mackerel (incl Indian, jack, or horse), seerfishes, jacks, crevalles, cobia, silver pomfrets, Pacific saury, scads, capelin, swordfish, Kawakawa, bonitos, marlins, sailfishes, spearfish. This code carries 9% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 03Fish and crustaceans
0305Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process
0305.54Dried herrings, anchovies, sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, mackerel (incl Indian, jack, or horse), seerfishes, jacks, crevalles, cobia, silver pomfrets, Pacific saury, scads, capelin, swordfish, Kawakawa, bonitos, marlins, sailfishes, spearfish
0305.54.00
Dried herrings, anchovies, sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats, mackerel (incl Indian, jack, or horse), seerfishes, jacks, crevalles, cobia, silver pomfrets, Pacific saury, scads, capelin, swordfish, Kawakawa, bonitos, marlins, sailfishes, spearfish

Official Brazilian text: -- Arenques (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovas (biqueirões*) (Engraulis spp.), sardinhas (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp., Sardinella spp.) (sardinha (Sardina pilchardus) e sardinelas (Sardinops spp., Sardinella spp.)*), anchoveta (espadilha*) (Sprattus sprattus), cavalinhas (sardas e cavalas*) (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), cavalas-do-índico (Rastrelliger spp.), serras (Scomberomorus spp.), carapaus (Trachurus spp.), xaréus (Caranx spp.), bijupirá (cobia*) (Rachycentron canadum), pampos-prateado (Pampus spp.), agulhão-do-japão (Cololabis saira), charros (Decapterus spp.), capelim (Mallotus villosus), espadarte (Xiphias gladius), merma-oriental (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), espadins, marlins, veleiros (Istiophoridae)

Tax breakdown for NCM 0305.54.00

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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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 0305.54.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0305.54.00 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 (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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