NCM 2922.49.40
Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their esters; salts thereof, excluding lysine, glutamic acid, anthranalic acid and tilidine, their esters and salts thereof
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 2922.49.40 is the Brazilian tariff code for amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their esters; salts thereof, excluding lysine, glutamic acid, anthranalic acid and tilidine, their esters and salts thereof. 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 14 NCM codes under HS heading 2922.49.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Ácido dietilenotriaminopentacético e seus sais
Tax breakdown for NCM 2922.49.40
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 2922.49
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $244.9M of products under HS heading 2922.49 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2922.49 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 2922.49
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2922.49.10 | Glicina e seus sais | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.20 | Ácido etilenodiaminotetracético (EDTA) e seus sais | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.31 | Ácido iminodiacético | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.32 | Sais | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.51 | alfa-Fenilglicina | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.52 | Cloridrato de cloreto de D(-)alfa-aminobenzenoacetila | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.59 | Outros | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.61 | Diclofenaco de sódio | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.62 | Diclofenaco de potássio | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.63 | Diclofenaco de dietilamônio | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.64 | Diclofenaco | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.69 | Outros | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 2922.49.90 | Outros | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 2922.49.40 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2922.49.40 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.
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Regulatory Agencies
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