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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 34›HS 3401.30

NCM 3401.30.00

Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 3401.30.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

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
3401.30Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap
3401.30.00
Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap

Official Brazilian text: - Produtos e preparações orgânicos tensoativos para lavagem da pele, sob a forma de líquido ou de creme, acondicionados para venda a retalho, mesmo que contenham sabão

Tax breakdown for NCM 3401.30.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
16.2%
IPIExcise tax
6.5%
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 3401.30

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $37.0M of products under HS heading 3401.30 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1France
$11.0M29.8%
2Netherlands
$5.8M15.6%
3Spain
$5.1M13.7%
4USA
$4.7M12.8%
5Japan
$3.0M8.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3401.30 details →

Regulatory agencies

ANVISA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Full liberalization within 7-10 years.

How to import NCM 3401.30.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3401.30.00 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 (6.5%), 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

ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?

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