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Ch. 39›HS 3916.10

NCM 3916.10.00

Ethylene polymers; monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14.4%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 3916.10.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for ethylene polymers; monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 39Plastics and articles thereof
3916Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics
3916.10Ethylene polymers; monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked
3916.10.00
Ethylene polymers; monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked

Official Brazilian text: - De polímeros de etileno

Tax breakdown for NCM 3916.10.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14.4%
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 3916.10

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $8.1M of products under HS heading 3916.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$3.3M41.2%
2United Kingdom
$2.3M28.2%
3Germany
$1.2M14.7%
4USA
$562K7%
5Norway
$183K2.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3916.10 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.

How to import NCM 3916.10.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3916.10.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, 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 INMETRO. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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