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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 16›HS 1604.20

NCM 1604.20.30

Fish preparations; fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14.4%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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Full landed cost

NCM 1604.20.30 is the Brazilian tariff code for fish preparations; fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 1604.20.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 16Preparations of meat, fish or crustaceans
1604Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs
1604.20Fish preparations; fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved
1604.20.30
Fish preparations; fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved

Official Brazilian text: De sardinhas ou de anchoveta

Tax breakdown for NCM 1604.20.30

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14.4%
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 1604.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $74.9M of products under HS heading 1604.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$24.9M33.3%
2Ecuador
$21.1M28.1%
3Portugal
$12.2M16.3%
4Thailand
$9.8M13.1%
5Peru
$4.2M5.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 1604.20 details →

Regulatory agencies

MAPAANVISA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

TRQs for processed meats. Canned fish sees tariff reduction over 10 years.

Other NCM codes under HS 1604.20

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
1604.20.10De atuns14.4%0%Calculate →
1604.20.20De bonito-listrado14.4%0%Calculate →
1604.20.90Outras14.4%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 1604.20.30 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 1604.20.30 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, 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

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