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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 29›HS 2918.13

NCM 2918.13.20

Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 2918.13.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid. 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 2 NCM codes under HS heading 2918.13.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 29Organic chemicals
2918Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
2918.13Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid
2918.13.20
Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid

Official Brazilian text: Ésteres

Tax breakdown for NCM 2918.13.20

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 2918.13

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $1.6M of products under HS heading 2918.13 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Spain
$721K44.2%
2India
$483K29.6%
3#380
$209K12.8%
4China
$94K5.8%
5France
$72K4.4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2918.13 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 2918.13

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2918.13.10Sais10.8%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 2918.13.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2918.13.20 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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