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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 28›HS 2844.42

NCM 2844.42.00

Radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 2844.42.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 28Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals
2844Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes); and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products
2844.42Radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures
2844.42.00
Radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures

Official Brazilian text: -- Actínio-225, actínio-227, califórnio-253, cúrio-240, cúrio-241, cúrio-242, cúrio-243, cúrio-244, einstêinio-253, einstêinio-254, gadolínio-148, polônio-208, polônio-209, polônio-210, rádio-223, urânio-230 ou urânio-232, e seus compostos; ligas, dispersões (incluindo os cermets), produtos cerâmicos e misturas que contenham estes elementos ou compostos

Tax breakdown for NCM 2844.42.00

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 2844.42

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $2.3M of products under HS heading 2844.42 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$2.3M100%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2844.42 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%).

How to import NCM 2844.42.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2844.42.00 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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