NCM 2918.11.00
Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 2918.11.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters. This code carries 10.8% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: -- Ácido láctico, seus sais e seus ésteres
Tax breakdown for NCM 2918.11.00
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 2918.11
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $31.9M of products under HS heading 2918.11 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2918.11 details →
Regulatory agencies
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.
How to import NCM 2918.11.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2918.11.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 10.8%, 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.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
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Regulatory Agencies
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
Calculate your landed cost for NCM 2918.11.00
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