NCM 3006.30.16
Pharmaceutical goods; opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3006.30.16 is the Brazilian tariff code for pharmaceutical goods; opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient. 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 10 NCM codes under HS heading 3006.30.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: À base de diatrizoato de sódio ou de meglumina
Tax breakdown for NCM 3006.30.16
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3006.30
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $120.6M of products under HS heading 3006.30 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3006.30 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 3006.30
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3006.30.11 | À base de ioexol | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.12 | À base de iocarmato de dimeglumina ou de iodixanol | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.13 | À base de iopamidol | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.15 | À base de dióxido de zircônio e sulfato de gentamicina | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.17 | À base de iomeprol, iopromida ou de ioversol | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.18 | À base de iotalamato de sódio, de iotalamato de meglumina ou de suas misturas | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.19 | Outras | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.21 | À base de somatoliberina | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.29 | Outros | 10.8% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3006.30.16 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3006.30.16 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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