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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 04›HS 0401.50

NCM 0401.50.21

Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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Ex-Tarifário
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NCM 0401.50.21 is the Brazilian tariff code for dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 0401.50.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 04Dairy produce; eggs; honey
0401Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
0401.50Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%
0401.50.21
Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%

Official Brazilian text: UHT (Ultra High Temperature)

Tax breakdown for NCM 0401.50.21

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
IPIExcise tax
0%
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.

Regulatory agencies

MAPAANVISA

Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.

EU-Mercosur impact

EU-Mercosur includes a TRQ of 30,000 tonnes for dairy. European PDO cheeses benefit from geographic indication protection in the agreement.

Other NCM codes under HS 0401.50

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
0401.50.10Leite10.8%NTCalculate →
0401.50.29Outros10.8%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 0401.50.21 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0401.50.21 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, 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, ANVISA. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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