NCM 3701.30.21
Photographic plates and film; in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textiles
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3701.30.21 is the Brazilian tariff code for photographic plates and film; in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textiles. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 9.75% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 9 NCM codes under HS heading 3701.30.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: De alumínio
Tax breakdown for NCM 3701.30.21
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3701.30
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $107.2M of products under HS heading 3701.30 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3701.30 details →
EU-Mercosur impact
Full tariff elimination within 7 years.
Other NCM codes under HS 3701.30
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3701.30.10 | Para fotografia a cores (policromo) | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3701.30.22 | De poliéster | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3701.30.29 | Outras | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3701.30.31 | De alumínio | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3701.30.39 | Outras | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3701.30.40 | Filmes para as artes gráficas | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3701.30.50 | Filmes heliográficos, de poliéster | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3701.30.90 | Outros | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3701.30.21 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3701.30.21 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, 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 — check if your specific product requires ANVISA, INMETRO, or MAPA clearance.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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