NCM 3005.10.50
Dressings, adhesive; and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3005.10.50 is the Brazilian tariff code for dressings, adhesive; and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes. 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 3005.10.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Curativos (pensos) com fecho de correr próprios para fechar ferimentos
Tax breakdown for NCM 3005.10.50
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3005.10
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $133.2M of products under HS heading 3005.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3005.10 details →
Regulatory agencies
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 3005.10
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3005.10.10 | Impregnados ou recobertos de substâncias farmacêuticas | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3005.10.20 | Curativos (pensos) cirúrgicos que permitem a observação direta de feridas | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3005.10.30 | Curativos (pensos) impermeáveis aplicáveis sobre mucosas | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3005.10.40 | Curativos (pensos) com obturador próprios para colostomia (cones obturadores) | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3005.10.90 | Outros | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3005.10.50 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3005.10.50 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from ANVISA. 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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