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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 29›HS 2936.26

NCM 2936.26.20

Vitamins; vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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Import Duty (II)
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NCM 2936.26.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for vitamins; vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed. 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 4 NCM codes under HS heading 2936.26.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 29Organic chemicals
2936Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent
2936.26Vitamins; vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed
2936.26.20
Vitamins; vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed

Official Brazilian text: Cobamamida

Tax breakdown for NCM 2936.26.20

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 2936.26

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $23.6M of products under HS heading 2936.26 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$12.7M53.8%
2Spain
$3.9M16.4%
3Mexico
$2.5M10.6%
4India
$1.7M7%
5France
$1.5M6.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2936.26 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 2936.26

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2936.26.10Vitamina B12 (cianocobalamina)12.6%0%Calculate →
2936.26.30Hidroxocobalamina e seus sais12.6%0%Calculate →
2936.26.90Outros0%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 2936.26.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2936.26.20 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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?

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