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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 32›HS 3204.12

NCM 3204.12.10

Dyes; acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 3204.12.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for dyes; acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 3204.12.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 32Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints
3204Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined
3204.12Dyes; acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon
3204.12.10
Dyes; acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon

Official Brazilian text: Corantes ácidos, mesmo metalizados, e preparações à base desses corantes

Tax breakdown for NCM 3204.12.10

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 3204.12

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $92.6M of products under HS heading 3204.12 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1India
$40.4M43.7%
2#380
$13.0M14%
3China
$9.5M10.3%
4Spain
$8.6M9.3%
5Switzerland
$6.1M6.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3204.12 details →

Regulatory agencies

ANVISAIBAMA

Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff elimination over 7-10 years. European specialty coatings and inks benefit.

Other NCM codes under HS 3204.12

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3204.12.20Corantes mordentes e preparações à base desses corantes10.8%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3204.12.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3204.12.10 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, IBAMA. 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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