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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 34›HS 3402.41

NCM 3402.41.90

Organic surface-active agents; cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 3402.41.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for organic surface-active agents; cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale. 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 2 NCM codes under HS heading 3402.41.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 34Soap; waxes; candles; modelling pastes
3402Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401
3402.41Organic surface-active agents; cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale
3402.41.90
Organic surface-active agents; cationic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 3402.41.90

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
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 3402.41

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $55.6M of products under HS heading 3402.41 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$25.8M46.4%
2Rep. of Korea
$10.3M18.5%
3Sweden
$8.1M14.6%
4Mexico
$5.1M9.2%
5Singapore
$1.7M3.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3402.41 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 3402.41

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3402.41.10Acetato de oleilamina0%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3402.41.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3402.41.90 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 (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.

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Regulatory Agencies

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