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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 39›HS 3912.39

NCM 3912.39.20

Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 3912.39.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms. 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 4 NCM codes under HS heading 3912.39.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 39Plastics and articles thereof
3912Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms
3912.39Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms
3912.39.20
Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms

Official Brazilian text: Outras metilceluloses

Tax breakdown for NCM 3912.39.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 3912.39

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $212.9M of products under HS heading 3912.39 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$84.3M39.6%
2USA
$55.2M25.9%
3Germany
$38.0M17.9%
4Rep. of Korea
$11.7M5.5%
5Japan
$9.1M4.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3912.39 details →

Regulatory agencies

INMETRO

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 3912.39

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3912.39.10Metil-, etil- e propilcelulose, hidroxiladas0%3.25%Calculate →
3912.39.30Outras etilceluloses0%3.25%Calculate →
3912.39.90Outros0%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3912.39.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3912.39.20 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 (3.25%), 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 INMETRO. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

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