NCM 3901.90.40
Ethylene polymers; in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3901.90.40 is the Brazilian tariff code for ethylene polymers; in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 6 NCM codes under HS heading 3901.90.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Polietileno clorado
Tax breakdown for NCM 3901.90.40
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3901.90
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $216.6M of products under HS heading 3901.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3901.90 details →
Regulatory agencies
Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.
EU-Mercosur impact
Industrial plastics see tariff elimination over 7-10 years. Raw resins benefit from faster reduction.
Other NCM codes under HS 3901.90
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901.90.10 | Copolímeros de etileno e ácido acrílico | 12.6% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3901.90.20 | Copolímeros de etileno e monômeros com radicais carboxílicos, inclusive com metacrilato de metila ou acrilato de metila como terceiro monômero | 12.6% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3901.90.30 | Polietileno clorossulfonado | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3901.90.50 | Copolímeros de etileno - ácido metacrílico, com um conteúdo de etileno igual ou superior a 60 %, em peso | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3901.90.90 | Outros | 12.6% | 5% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3901.90.40 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3901.90.40 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), 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 INMETRO. 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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