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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 15›HS 1512.19

NCM 1512.19.20

Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

9%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 1512.19.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. This code carries 9% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 1512.19.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 15Animal or vegetable fats and oils
1512Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1512.19Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
1512.19.20
Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

Official Brazilian text: De cártamo

Tax breakdown for NCM 1512.19.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
9%
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 1512.19

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $10.5M of products under HS heading 1512.19 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Argentina
$8.3M79%
2Spain
$995K9.5%
3USA
$462K4.4%
4Uruguay
$301K2.9%
5Mexico
$94K0.9%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 1512.19 details →

Regulatory agencies

MAPAANVISA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Olive oil has a TRQ with preferential access for EU producers. Other oils see gradual reduction.

Other NCM codes under HS 1512.19

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
1512.19.11Refinado, em recipientes com capacidade inferior ou igual a 5 l10.8%0%Calculate →
1512.19.19Outros10.8%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 1512.19.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 1512.19.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 9%, 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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.

How to Export to Brazil

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Regulatory Agencies

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

Calculate your landed cost for NCM 1512.19.20

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