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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 29›HS 2917.13

NCM 2917.13.21

Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 2917.13.21 is the Brazilian tariff code for acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; azelaic acid, sebacic acid, 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 5 NCM codes under HS heading 2917.13.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 29Organic chemicals
2917Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2917.13Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters
2917.13.21
Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters

Official Brazilian text: Ácido sebácico

Tax breakdown for NCM 2917.13.21

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 2917.13

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $7.5M of products under HS heading 2917.13 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$4.2M55.3%
2Netherlands
$1.2M16.1%
3India
$741K9.8%
4USA
$574K7.6%
5France
$547K7.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2917.13 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 2917.13

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2917.13.10Ácido azelaico, seus sais e seus ésteres0%0%Calculate →
2917.13.22Sebacato de dibutila10.8%0%Calculate →
2917.13.23Sebacato de dioctila10.8%0%Calculate →
2917.13.29Outros0%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 2917.13.21 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2917.13.21 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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