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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 29›HS 2918.22

NCM 2918.22.11

Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), o-acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

10.8%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Full landed cost

NCM 2918.22.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), o-acetylsalicylic 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. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 2918.22.

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
2918.22Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), o-acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters
2918.22.11
Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), o-acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters

Official Brazilian text: Ácido o-acetilsalicílico

Tax breakdown for NCM 2918.22.11

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
10.8%
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 2918.22

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $4.2M of products under HS heading 2918.22 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$2.5M60.3%
2Thailand
$1.4M32.7%
3Ecuador
$249K5.9%
4France
$16K0.4%
5USA
$11K0.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2918.22 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 2918.22

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2918.22.12o-Acetilsalicilato de alumínio10.8%0%Calculate →
2918.22.19Outros0%0%Calculate →
2918.22.20Ésteres0%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 2918.22.11 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2918.22.11 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. 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.
  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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