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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 15›HS 1520.00

NCM 1520.00.20

Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

9%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 1520.00.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes. 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 2 NCM codes under HS heading 1520.00.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 15Animal or vegetable fats and oils
1520Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes
1520.00Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes
1520.00.20
Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

Official Brazilian text: Águas e lixívias, glicéricas

Tax breakdown for NCM 1520.00.20

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 1520.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $350K of products under HS heading 1520.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Paraguay
$129K36.7%
2Germany
$115K32.7%
3France
$53K15.1%
4Switzerland
$52K15%
5USA
$2K0.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 1520.00 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 1520.00

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
1520.00.10Glicerol em bruto7.2%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 1520.00.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 1520.00.20 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

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Regulatory Agencies

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

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