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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 25›HS 2508.40

NCM 2508.40.90

Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

3.6%
Import Duty (II)
NT
IPI
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NCM 2508.40.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined. 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 2 NCM codes under HS heading 2508.40.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 25Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; lime and cement
2508Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth
2508.40Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined
2508.40.90
Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined

Official Brazilian text: Outras

Tax breakdown for NCM 2508.40.90

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 2508.40

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $5.5M of products under HS heading 2508.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$2.4M43.6%
2Spain
$2.1M38.4%
3China
$239K4.4%
4France
$203K3.7%
5Portugal
$186K3.4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2508.40 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

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

Other NCM codes under HS 2508.40

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2508.40.10Plásticas, com um teor de Fe2O3, em peso, inferior a 1,5 % e com perda por calcinação, em peso, superior a 12 %3.6%NTCalculate →

How to import NCM 2508.40.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2508.40.90 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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