NCM 2852.10.13
Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, chemically defined
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 2852.10.13 is the Brazilian tariff code for inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, chemically defined. 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 11 NCM codes under HS heading 2852.10.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Cloreto de mercúrio II (cloreto mercúrico), para uso fotográfico, acondicionado para venda a retalho, pronto para utilização
Tax breakdown for NCM 2852.10.13
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 2852.10
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $220K of products under HS heading 2852.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2852.10 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 2852.10
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2852.10.11 | Óxidos | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.12 | Cloreto de mercúrio I (cloreto mercuroso) | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.14 | Cloreto de mercúrio II (cloreto mercúrico), apresentado de outro modo | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.19 | Outros | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.21 | Acetato de mercúrio | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.22 | Timerosal | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.23 | Estearato de mercúrio | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.24 | Lactato de mercúrio | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.25 | Salicilato de mercúrio | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.29 | Outros | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 2852.10.13 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2852.10.13 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- 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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