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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 28›HS 2843.90

NCM 2843.90.11

Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 2843.90.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 6 NCM codes under HS heading 2843.90.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 28Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals
2843Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals
2843.90Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams
2843.90.11
Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.; amalgams

Official Brazilian text: Apresentados como medicamentos

Tax breakdown for NCM 2843.90.11

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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 2843.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $38.6M of products under HS heading 2843.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Germany
$14.9M38.7%
2Argentina
$12.5M32.3%
3USA
$5.8M15.1%
4China
$2.9M7.4%
5Japan
$1.5M3.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2843.90 details →

Regulatory agencies

ANVISAIBAMAExército

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 2843.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2843.90.19Outros0%0%Calculate →
2843.90.20Tricloreto de rutênio em solução aquosa com uma concentração igual ou superior a 17 %, mas inferior ou igual a 27 %, em peso0%0%Calculate →
2843.90.30Ácido hexacloroirídico em solução aquosa com uma concentração igual ou superior a 17 %, mas inferior ou igual a 27 %, em peso0%0%Calculate →
2843.90.40Tricloreto de rutênio, em pó0%0%Calculate →
2843.90.90Outros9%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 2843.90.11 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2843.90.11 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, 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 ANVISA, IBAMA, Exército. Apply before shipping.
  4. 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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