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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 18›HS 1806.20

NCM 1806.20.00

Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 1806.20.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 18Cocoa and cocoa preparations
1806Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa
1806.20Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg
1806.20.00
Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg

Official Brazilian text: - Outras preparações em blocos ou em barras, de peso superior a 2 kg, ou no estado líquido, em pasta, em pó, grânulos ou formas semelhantes, em recipientes ou embalagens imediatas de conteúdo superior a 2 kg

Tax breakdown for NCM 1806.20.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
16.2%
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 1806.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $33.3M of products under HS heading 1806.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Argentina
$14.9M44.9%
2Belgium
$10.3M31%
3#380
$3.9M11.8%
4USA
$2.0M6%
5Switzerland
$1.4M4.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 1806.20 details →

Regulatory agencies

MAPAANVISA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Chocolate products see tariff reduction over 10 years. Cocoa butter and powder benefit from faster liberalization.

How to import NCM 1806.20.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 1806.20.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16.2%, 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, 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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How to Export to Brazil

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Regulatory Agencies

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

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