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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 38›HS 3821.00

NCM 3821.00.00

Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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

NCM 3821.00.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 38Miscellaneous chemical products
3821Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells
3821.00Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells
3821.00.00
Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells

Official Brazilian text: Meios de cultura preparados para o desenvolvimento e a manutenção de microrganismos (incluindo os vírus e os organismos similares) ou de células vegetais, humanas ou animais.

Tax breakdown for NCM 3821.00.00

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 3821.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $112.1M of products under HS heading 3821.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$49.9M44.5%
2France
$13.9M12.4%
3Argentina
$10.3M9.2%
4Germany
$6.4M5.7%
5United Kingdom
$6.4M5.7%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3821.00 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.

How to import NCM 3821.00.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3821.00.00 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.

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Regulatory Agencies

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