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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 27›HS 2712.90

NCM 2712.90.00

Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

3.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 2712.90.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured. This code carries 3.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 27Mineral fuels, mineral oils; bituminous substances
2712Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not
2712.90Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured
2712.90.00
Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

Official Brazilian text: - Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 2712.90.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
3.6%
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 2712.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $65.7M of products under HS heading 2712.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$29.7M45.2%
2USA
$5.3M8.1%
3Turkey
$5.1M7.8%
4Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
$4.1M6.2%
5Spain
$3.9M5.9%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2712.90 details →

Regulatory agencies

ANP

Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.

EU-Mercosur impact

Petroleum products largely excluded from the agreement. LNG and specialty chemicals see some tariff reduction.

How to import NCM 2712.90.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2712.90.00 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 (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 ANP. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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