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Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 30›HS 3006.93

NCM 3006.93.00

Pharmaceutical goods; placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognised clinical trial, put up in measured doses

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

7.2%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Full landed cost

NCM 3006.93.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for pharmaceutical goods; placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognised clinical trial, put up in measured doses. This code carries 7.2% 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
3006.93Pharmaceutical goods; placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognised clinical trial, put up in measured doses
3006.93.00
Pharmaceutical goods; placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognised clinical trial, put up in measured doses

Official Brazilian text: -- Placebos e estojos para ensaios clínicos cegos (ou duplo-cegos) destinados a um ensaio clínico reconhecido, apresentados em doses

Tax breakdown for NCM 3006.93.00

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 3006.93

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $28K of products under HS heading 3006.93 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$18K64.4%
2Spain
$5K18.9%
3Argentina
$3K11.1%
4India
$7002.5%
5Germany
$5442%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3006.93 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 3006.93.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3006.93.00 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.

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Regulatory Agencies

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