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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 29›HS 2940.00

NCM 2940.00.93

Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 2940.00.93 is the Brazilian tariff code for sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 12 NCM codes under HS heading 2940.00.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 29Organic chemicals
2940Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39
2940.00Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39
2940.00.93
Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39

Official Brazilian text: Maltitol

Tax breakdown for NCM 2940.00.93

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
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 2940.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $77.1M of products under HS heading 2940.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$37.2M48.3%
2Germany
$10.1M13.1%
3USA
$6.3M8.2%
4Denmark
$5.6M7.3%
5Austria
$3.8M4.9%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 2940.00 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 2940.00

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
2940.00.11Galactose0%0%Calculate →
2940.00.12Arabinose12.6%0%Calculate →
2940.00.13Ramnose12.6%0%Calculate →
2940.00.19Outros0%0%Calculate →
2940.00.21Ácido lactobiônico10.8%0%Calculate →
2940.00.22Lactobionato de cálcio10.8%0%Calculate →
2940.00.23Bromolactobionato de cálcio0%0%Calculate →
2940.00.29Outros0%0%Calculate →
2940.00.92Frutose-1,6-difosfato de cálcio ou de sódio0%0%Calculate →
2940.00.94Lactogluconato de cálcio0%0%Calculate →
2940.00.99Outros0%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 2940.00.93 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 2940.00.93 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, 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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