NCM 3813.00.40
Fire-extinguishers; preparations and charges and charged fire-extinguishing grenades
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3813.00.40 is the Brazilian tariff code for fire-extinguishers; preparations and charges and charged fire-extinguishing grenades. 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 5 NCM codes under HS heading 3813.00.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Que contenham bromoclorometano
Tax breakdown for NCM 3813.00.40
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3813.00
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.7M of products under HS heading 3813.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3813.00 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 3813.00
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3813.00.10 | Que contenham bromoclorodifluorometano, bromotrifluorometano ou dibromotetrafluoroetanos | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 3813.00.20 | Que contenham hidrobromofluorcarbonetos (HBFC) do metano, do etano ou do propano | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 3813.00.30 | Que contenham hidroclorofluorcarbonetos (HCFC) do metano, do etano ou do propano | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 3813.00.90 | Outros | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3813.00.40 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3813.00.40 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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