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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 05›HS 0508.00

NCM 0508.00.00

Animal products; coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

7.2%
Import Duty (II)
NT
IPI
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NCM 0508.00.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for animal products; coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof. This code carries 7.2% import duty (II) and no IPI (tax not levied). EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 05Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified
0508Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared, shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, not cut to shape powder and waste thereof
0508.00Animal products; coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof
0508.00.00
Animal products; coral and similar materials, shells of molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms, cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof

Official Brazilian text: Coral e matérias semelhantes, em bruto ou simplesmente preparados, mas não trabalhados de outro modo; conchas e carapaças de moluscos, crustáceos ou de equinodermes e ossos de sépias (chocos*) (chocos e chopos*), em bruto ou simplesmente preparados, mas não cortados em forma determinada, seus pós e desperdícios.

Tax breakdown for NCM 0508.00.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
7.2%
IPIExcise tax
NT
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 0508.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $237K of products under HS heading 0508.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Viet Nam
$98K41.5%
2Philippines
$87K36.8%
3Indonesia
$51K21.7%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 0508.00 details →

Regulatory agencies

MAPA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Full tariff elimination expected over 7 years for most products.

How to import NCM 0508.00.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0508.00.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 7.2%, but Brazil adds IPI (NT), 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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

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