NCM 3208.20.19
Paints and varnishes; based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3208.20.19 is the Brazilian tariff code for paints and varnishes; based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 3208.20.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Outras
Tax breakdown for NCM 3208.20.19
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3208.20
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $115.6M of products under HS heading 3208.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3208.20 details →
Regulatory agencies
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 3208.20
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3208.20.11 | À base de polímeros acrílicos, apresentadas em sortidos definidos na Nota 3 da Seção VI, do tipo utilizado para a fabricação de circuitos impressos | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3208.20.20 | Vernizes | 12.6% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3208.20.30 | Soluções definidas na Nota 4 do presente Capítulo | 12.6% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3208.20.19 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3208.20.19 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), 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, IBAMA. 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
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
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