NCM 0406.90.30
Dairy produce; cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 0406.90.30 is the Brazilian tariff code for dairy produce; cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 0406.90.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Com um teor de umidade igual ou superior a 46,0 % e inferior a 55,0 %, em peso (massa macia)
Tax breakdown for NCM 0406.90.30
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 0406.90
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $219.0M of products under HS heading 0406.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 0406.90 details →
Regulatory agencies
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 0406.90
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0406.90.10 | Com um teor de umidade inferior a 36,0 %, em peso (massa dura) | 28% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0406.90.20 | Com um teor de umidade igual ou superior a 36,0 % e inferior a 46,0 %, em peso (massa semidura) | 28% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 0406.90.90 | Outros | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 0406.90.30 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0406.90.30 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from MAPA, ANVISA. Apply before shipping.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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Regulatory Agencies
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