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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 38›HS 3818.00

NCM 3818.00.10

Chemical elements; doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 3818.00.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for chemical elements; doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 3818.00.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 38Miscellaneous chemical products
3818Chemical elements doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics
3818.00Chemical elements; doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics
3818.00.10
Chemical elements; doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics

Official Brazilian text: De silício

Tax breakdown for NCM 3818.00.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
6.5%
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 3818.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $12.5M of products under HS heading 3818.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Japan
$3.9M31.2%
2Rep. of Korea
$3.7M29.8%
3China
$3.4M27.4%
4Other Asia, nes
$490K3.9%
5Germany
$476K3.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3818.00 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 3818.00

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3818.00.90Outros0%6.5%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3818.00.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3818.00.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (6.5%), 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.

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