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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 25›HS 2516.90

NCM 2516.90.00

Monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

3.6%
Import Duty (II)
NT
IPI
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NCM 2516.90.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. 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.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 25Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; lime and cement
2516Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
2516.90Monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
2516.90.00
Monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

Official Brazilian text: - Outras pedras de cantaria ou de construção

Tax breakdown for NCM 2516.90.00

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 2516.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $761K of products under HS heading 2516.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1#380
$503K66.1%
2Spain
$118K15.5%
3USA
$51K6.7%
4Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
$42K5.5%
5Turkey
$21K2.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2516.90 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

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

How to import NCM 2516.90.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2516.90.00 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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