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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 12›HS 1212.99

NCM 1212.99.10

Vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

7.2%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 1212.99.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground. This code carries 7.2% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 1212.99.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 12Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains
1212Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones, kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots) used primarily for human consumption, n.e.c.
1212.99Vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground
1212.99.10
Vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

Official Brazilian text: Estévia (Ka'a He'ẽ) (Stevia rebaudiana)

Tax breakdown for NCM 1212.99.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
7.2%
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 1212.99

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $1.5M of products under HS heading 1212.99 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
$758K50.4%
2China
$319K21.2%
3Spain
$229K15.2%
4Paraguay
$175K11.6%
5South Africa
$21K1.4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 1212.99 details →

Regulatory agencies

MAPA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Seeds for sowing generally duty-free already. Hop pellets benefit from tariff reduction.

Other NCM codes under HS 1212.99

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
1212.99.90Outros7.2%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 1212.99.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 1212.99.10 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 (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. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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