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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 15›HS 1516.20

NCM 1516.20.00

Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

9%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 1516.20.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared. This code carries 9% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 15Animal or vegetable fats and oils
1516Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
1516.20Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
1516.20.00
Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared

Official Brazilian text: - Gorduras e óleos vegetais e respectivas frações

Tax breakdown for NCM 1516.20.00

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 1516.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $54.3M of products under HS heading 1516.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Malaysia
$19.3M35.5%
2Indonesia
$12.1M22.3%
3India
$7.4M13.6%
4USA
$6.1M11.2%
5Sweden
$1.9M3.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 1516.20 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.

How to import NCM 1516.20.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 1516.20.00 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

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Regulatory Agencies

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

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