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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 06›HS 0601.20

NCM 0601.20.00

Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than of heading no. 1212

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 0601.20.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than of heading no. 1212. This code carries 0% 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. 06Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots
0601Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes; dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading no. 1212
0601.20Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than of heading no. 1212
0601.20.00
Plants, live; bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than of heading no. 1212

Official Brazilian text: - Bulbos, tubérculos, raízes tuberosas, cormos, coroas e rizomas, em vegetação ou em flor; mudas, plantas e raízes de chicória

Tax breakdown for NCM 0601.20.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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 0601.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $71K of products under HS heading 0601.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Chile
$71K100%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 0601.20 details →

Regulatory agencies

MAPA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Full liberalization over 10 years. Dutch flower bulbs and ornamental plants benefit.

How to import NCM 0601.20.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 0601.20.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, 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

ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?

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