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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 30›HS 3004.32

NCM 3004.32.90

Medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

7.2%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 3004.32.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. This code carries 7.2% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 3004.32.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 30Pharmaceutical products
3004Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale
3004.32Medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
3004.32.90
Medicaments; containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 3004.32.90

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
7.2%
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 3004.32

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $167.6M of products under HS heading 3004.32 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1#380
$39.0M23.3%
2India
$26.1M15.6%
3Spain
$20.8M12.4%
4United Kingdom
$19.9M11.9%
5France
$16.5M9.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3004.32 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 3004.32

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3004.32.10Hormônios corticosteroides12.6%0%Calculate →
3004.32.20Espironolactona12.6%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3004.32.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3004.32.90 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 7.2%, 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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

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