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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 29›HS 2909.44

NCM 2909.44.11

Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 2909.44.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909. This code carries 12.6% 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 2909.44.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 29Organic chemicals
2909Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2909.44Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909
2909.44.11
Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909

Official Brazilian text: Éter etílico

Tax breakdown for NCM 2909.44.11

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
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 2909.44

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $10.1M of products under HS heading 2909.44 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$4.3M42.2%
2USA
$3.9M38.3%
3France
$670K6.6%
4India
$565K5.6%
5Germany
$326K3.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2909.44 details →

Regulatory agencies

ANVISAIBAMAExército

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Gradual tariff elimination over 7-10 years. Pharmaceutical intermediates benefit significantly.

Other NCM codes under HS 2909.44

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2909.44.12Éter isobutílico12.6%0%Calculate →
2909.44.13Éter hexílico0%0%Calculate →
2909.44.19Outros12.6%0%Calculate →
2909.44.21Éter etílico12.6%0%Calculate →
2909.44.29Outros12.6%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 2909.44.11 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2909.44.11 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, 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 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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