NCM 2809.20.11
Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 2809.20.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids. This code carries 9% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 5 NCM codes under HS heading 2809.20.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Com um teor de ferro inferior a 750 ppm
Tax breakdown for NCM 2809.20.11
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 2809.20
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $287.5M of products under HS heading 2809.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2809.20 details →
Regulatory agencies
Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.
EU-Mercosur impact
Most industrial chemicals see tariff elimination over 7-10 years. Already relatively low tariffs (0-8%).
Other NCM codes under HS 2809.20
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2809.20.19 | Outros | 3.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2809.20.20 | Ácidos metafosfóricos | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2809.20.30 | Ácido pirofosfórico | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2809.20.90 | Outros | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 2809.20.11 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2809.20.11 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 9%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from ANVISA, IBAMA, Exército. Apply before shipping.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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Regulatory Agencies
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