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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 34›HS 3401.20

NCM 3401.20.90

Soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 3401.20.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 3401.20.

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
3401.20Soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11
3401.20.90
Soap; in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 3401.20.90

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
16.2%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 3401.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $2.6M of products under HS heading 3401.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$1.2M45.4%
2Germany
$319K12.3%
3France
$234K9%
4China
$140K5.4%
5Malaysia
$136K5.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3401.20 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 3401.20

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3401.20.10De toucador16.2%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3401.20.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3401.20.90 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 (3.25%), 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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