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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 38›HS 3810.10

NCM 3810.10.20

Pickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 3810.10.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for pickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 3810.10.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 38Miscellaneous chemical products
3810Metal-pickling preparations; fluxes etc for soldering, brazing; welding powders, pastes of metal and other materials; preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods
3810.10Pickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials
3810.10.20
Pickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials

Official Brazilian text: Pastas e pós para soldar

Tax breakdown for NCM 3810.10.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
IPIExcise tax
0%
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 3810.10

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $36.2M of products under HS heading 3810.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$11.3M31.4%
2Rep. of Korea
$8.2M22.7%
3Germany
$4.5M12.5%
4France
$3.4M9.4%
5Japan
$2.8M7.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3810.10 details →

Regulatory agencies

ANVISAIBAMA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Most products see tariff elimination over 7-10 years. Diagnostic reagents and specialty chemicals benefit.

Other NCM codes under HS 3810.10

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3810.10.10Preparações para decapagem de metais12.6%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3810.10.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3810.10.20 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 (0%), 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, IBAMA. 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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