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Data: May 2026
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Ch. 19›HS 1905.90

NCM 1905.90.20

Food preparations; bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 1905.90.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for food preparations; bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products. 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 3 NCM codes under HS heading 1905.90.

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
1905.90Food preparations; bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
1905.90.20
Food preparations; bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products

Official Brazilian text: Bolachas e biscoitos

Tax breakdown for NCM 1905.90.20

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 1905.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $118.9M of products under HS heading 1905.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Malaysia
$16.8M14.2%
2Chile
$12.4M10.5%
3China
$10.2M8.6%
4Argentina
$9.1M7.6%
5France
$8.3M7%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 1905.90 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 1905.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
1905.90.10Pão de forma16.2%0%Calculate →
1905.90.90Outros16.2%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 1905.90.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 1905.90.20 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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