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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 19›HS 1905.20

NCM 1905.20.90

Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 1905.20.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa. This code carries 16.2% 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 1905.20.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 19Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk
1905Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products
1905.20Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa
1905.20.90
Food preparations; gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 1905.20.90

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 1905.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $6.8M of products under HS heading 1905.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1#380
$5.5M80.9%
2Argentina
$876K12.9%
3Germany
$303K4.5%
4Other Asia, nes
$60K0.9%
5China
$57K0.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 1905.20 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 1905.20

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
1905.20.10Panetone16.2%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 1905.20.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 1905.20.90 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 ANVISA. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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Regulatory Agencies

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