NCM 3917.32.40
Plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3917.32.40 is the Brazilian tariff code for plastics; tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 8 NCM codes under HS heading 3917.32.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: De silicones
Tax breakdown for NCM 3917.32.40
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3917.32
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $150.7M of products under HS heading 3917.32 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3917.32 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 3917.32
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3917.32.10 | De copolímeros de etileno | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3917.32.21 | Tubos capilares, semipermeáveis, próprios para hemodiálise ou para oxigenação sanguínea | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 3917.32.29 | Outros | 16% | 6.75% | Calculate → |
| 3917.32.30 | De poli(tereftalato de etileno) | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3917.32.51 | Tubos capilares, semipermeáveis, próprios para hemodiálise | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3917.32.59 | Outros | 14.4% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3917.32.90 | Outros | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3917.32.40 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3917.32.40 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, 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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