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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 25›HS 2528.00

NCM 2528.00.00

Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

3.6%
Import Duty (II)
NT
IPI
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NCM 2528.00.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight. 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
2528Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight
2528.00Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight
2528.00.00
Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight

Official Brazilian text: Boratos naturais e seus concentrados (calcinados ou não), exceto boratos extraídos de salmouras naturais; ácido bórico natural com um teor máximo de 85 % de H3BO3, em produto seco.

Tax breakdown for NCM 2528.00.00

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 2528.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $208.2M of products under HS heading 2528.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
$117.0M56.2%
2Argentina
$58.7M28.2%
3Chile
$19.3M9.3%
4Turkey
$13.2M6.4%
5China
$9K0%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2528.00 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

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

How to import NCM 2528.00.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2528.00.00 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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