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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 29›HS 2915.40

NCM 2915.40.90

Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 2915.40.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters. 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 3 NCM codes under HS heading 2915.40.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 29Organic chemicals
2915Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2915.40Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters
2915.40.90
Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 2915.40.90

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 2915.40

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $19.1M of products under HS heading 2915.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Germany
$10.1M53%
2India
$3.5M18.4%
3China
$2.5M13%
4Netherlands
$2.3M12%
5Poland
$670K3.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2915.40 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 2915.40

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2915.40.10Ácido monocloroacético0%0%Calculate →
2915.40.20Monocloroacetato de sódio0%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 2915.40.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2915.40.90 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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

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