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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 04›HS 0406.40

NCM 0406.40.00

Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14.4%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 0406.40.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed). This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 04Dairy produce; eggs; honey
0406Cheese and curd
0406.40Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed)
0406.40.00
Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed)

Official Brazilian text: - Queijos de pasta mofada (azul) e outros queijos que apresentem veios obtidos utilizando Penicillium roqueforti

Tax breakdown for NCM 0406.40.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14.4%
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.

Trade overview — HS 0406.40

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $3.5M of products under HS heading 0406.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Argentina
$1.6M44.5%
2France
$1.5M43.7%
3#380
$292K8.3%
4Denmark
$124K3.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 0406.40 details →

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.

How to import NCM 0406.40.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0406.40.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, 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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