NCM 3006.10.10
Pharmaceutical goods; sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical or dental adhesion barriers
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3006.10.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for pharmaceutical goods; sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical or dental adhesion barriers. 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 3 NCM codes under HS heading 3006.10.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Materiais para suturas cirúrgicas, de polidioxanona
Tax breakdown for NCM 3006.10.10
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3006.10
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $115.8M of products under HS heading 3006.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3006.10 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 3006.10
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3006.10.20 | Materiais para suturas cirúrgicas, de aço inoxidável | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3006.10.90 | Outros | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3006.10.10 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3006.10.10 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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