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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 19›HS 1901.20

NCM 1901.20.20

Food preparations; mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 1901.20.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for food preparations; mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares. This code carries 12.6% 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 1901.20.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 19Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk
1901Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c.
1901.20Food preparations; mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares
1901.20.20
Food preparations; mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares

Official Brazilian text: Massa para a preparação de pão, com adição de grãos ou sementes integrais, congelada

Tax breakdown for NCM 1901.20.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
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 1901.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $11.0M of products under HS heading 1901.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Argentina
$2.7M24.2%
2France
$2.5M22.9%
3China
$2.0M17.8%
4Uruguay
$829K7.5%
5#380
$510K4.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 1901.20 details →

Regulatory agencies

ANVISA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff reduction over 10 years. European PDO pasta and bakery products benefit from GI protection.

Other NCM codes under HS 1901.20

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
1901.20.10Massa para a preparação de pão, sem adição de grãos ou sementes integrais, congelada12.6%0%Calculate →
1901.20.90Outras12.6%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 1901.20.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 1901.20.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, 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 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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