NCM 3811.21.40
Lubricating oil additives; containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3811.21.40 is the Brazilian tariff code for lubricating oil additives; containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 5.2% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 6 NCM codes under HS heading 3811.21.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Detergentes metálicos
Tax breakdown for NCM 3811.21.40
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3811.21
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $567.2M of products under HS heading 3811.21 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3811.21 details →
Regulatory agencies
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 3811.21
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3811.21.10 | Melhoradores do índice de viscosidade | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 3811.21.20 | Antidesgastes, anticorrosivos ou antioxidantes, que contenham dialquilditiofosfato de zinco ou diarilditiofosfato de zinco | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 3811.21.30 | Dispersantes sem cinzas | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 3811.21.50 | Outras preparações que contenham, pelo menos, um de quaisquer dos produtos compreendidos nos itens 3811.21.10, 3811.21.20, 3811.21.30 e 3811.21.40 | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 3811.21.90 | Outros | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3811.21.40 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3811.21.40 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 (5.2%), 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, IBAMA. 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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