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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 30›HS 3006.70

NCM 3006.70.00

Pharmaceutical goods; Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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NCM 3006.70.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for pharmaceutical goods; Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 30Pharmaceutical products
3006Pharmaceutical goods
3006.70Pharmaceutical goods; Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments
3006.70.00
Pharmaceutical goods; Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments

Official Brazilian text: - Preparações apresentadas sob a forma de gel concebidas para uso em medicina humana ou veterinária como lubrificante para determinadas partes do corpo em intervenções cirúrgicas ou exames médicos ou como meio de ligação entre o corpo e os instrumentos médicos

Tax breakdown for NCM 3006.70.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
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 3006.70

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $13.4M of products under HS heading 3006.70 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Rep. of Korea
$3.3M25%
2Argentina
$2.4M18%
3Canada
$2.4M17.6%
4Thailand
$2.0M14.7%
5USA
$1.2M9.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3006.70 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.

How to import NCM 3006.70.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3006.70.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, 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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