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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 25›HS 2501.00

NCM 2501.00.11

Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

3.6%
Import Duty (II)
NT
IPI
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NCM 2501.00.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water. This code carries 3.6% import duty (II) and no IPI (tax not levied). EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 2501.00.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 25Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; lime and cement
2501Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water
2501.00Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water
2501.00.11
Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water

Official Brazilian text: Sal marinho

Tax breakdown for NCM 2501.00.11

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
3.6%
IPIExcise tax
NT
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 2501.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $211.9M of products under HS heading 2501.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Chile
$197.1M93%
2Pakistan
$4.5M2.1%
3USA
$2.6M1.2%
4New Zealand
$2.3M1.1%
5Denmark
$1.0M0.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2501.00 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Already low tariffs. Full elimination for most products within 4 years.

Other NCM codes under HS 2501.00

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2501.00.19Outros3.6%NTCalculate →
2501.00.20Sal de mesa3.6%NTCalculate →
2501.00.90Outros3.6%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 2501.00.11 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2501.00.11 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 3.6%, but Brazil adds IPI (NT), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
  3. Get import licenses — check if your specific product requires ANVISA, INMETRO, or MAPA clearance.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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