NCM 2918.29.30
Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 2918.29.30 is the Brazilian tariff code for acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2. 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 9 NCM codes under HS heading 2918.29.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Ácido gálico, seus sais e seus ésteres
Tax breakdown for NCM 2918.29.30
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 2918.29
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $59.1M of products under HS heading 2918.29 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2918.29 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.
Other NCM codes under HS 2918.29
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918.29.10 | Ácidos hidroxinaftoicos | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2918.29.21 | Ácido p-hidroxibenzoico | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2918.29.22 | Metilparabeno | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2918.29.23 | Propilparabeno | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2918.29.29 | Outros | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2918.29.40 | Tetrakis(3-(3,5-di-ter-butil-4-hidroxifenil)propionato) de pentaeritritila | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2918.29.50 | 3-(3,5-Di-ter-butil-4-hidroxifenil)propionato de octadecila | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2918.29.90 | Outros | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 2918.29.30 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2918.29.30 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- 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.
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Regulatory Agencies
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