NCM 3404.90.21
Waxes; artificial and prepared, other than of polyethylene glycol
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3404.90.21 is the Brazilian tariff code for waxes; artificial and prepared, other than of polyethylene glycol. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 9.75% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 8 NCM codes under HS heading 3404.90.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: À base de vaselina e álcoois de lanolina (eucerina anidra)
Tax breakdown for NCM 3404.90.21
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3404.90
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $146.2M of products under HS heading 3404.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3404.90 details →
Regulatory agencies
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 3404.90
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3404.90.11 | De polietileno, emulsionáveis | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3404.90.12 | Outras, de polietileno | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3404.90.13 | De polipropilenoglicóis | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3404.90.14 | De dímero de alquilceteno com dois grupos alternados n-alquila de C12, C14 e C16, em grânulos | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3404.90.19 | Outras | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3404.90.22 | À base de hidroxiestearil cetil éter | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3404.90.29 | Outras | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3404.90.21 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3404.90.21 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (9.75%), 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. 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
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