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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 30›HS 3003.49

NCM 3003.49.50

Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 3003.49.50 is the Brazilian tariff code for medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale). 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 6 NCM codes under HS heading 3003.49.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 30Pharmaceutical products
3003Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
3003.49Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)
3003.49.50
Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)

Official Brazilian text: Granisetron; tropisetrona ou seu cloridrato

Tax breakdown for NCM 3003.49.50

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 3003.49

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $14.0M of products under HS heading 3003.49 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1India
$14.0M100%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3003.49 details →

Regulatory agencies

ANVISA

Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.

EU-Mercosur impact

Pharmaceutical tariffs being eliminated over 10 years. EU pharma companies benefit from mutual recognition provisions.

Other NCM codes under HS 3003.49

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3003.49.10Vimblastina; vincristina; derivados destes produtos; topotecan ou seu cloridrato0%0%Calculate →
3003.49.20Pilocarpina, seu nitrato ou seu cloridrato12.6%0%Calculate →
3003.49.30Metanossulfonato de di-hidroergocristina7.2%0%Calculate →
3003.49.40Codeína ou seus sais12.6%0%Calculate →
3003.49.90Outros7.2%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3003.49.50 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3003.49.50 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. Apply before shipping.
  4. 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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