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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 34›HS 3401.11

NCM 3401.11.90

Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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NCM 3401.11.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products). This code carries 16.2% 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 3401.11.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 34Soap; waxes; candles; modelling pastes
3401Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent
3401.11Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)
3401.11.90
Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 3401.11.90

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
16.2%
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 3401.11

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $27.3M of products under HS heading 3401.11 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Paraguay
$16.1M59.1%
2China
$3.8M13.8%
3France
$1.5M5.6%
4Colombia
$1.3M4.7%
5USA
$1.3M4.7%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3401.11 details →

Regulatory agencies

ANVISA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Full liberalization within 7-10 years.

Other NCM codes under HS 3401.11

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3401.11.10Sabões medicinais16.2%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3401.11.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3401.11.90 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16.2%, 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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

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