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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 39›HS 3920.20

NCM 3920.20.12

Plastics; of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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Import Duty (II)
9.75%
IPI
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NCM 3920.20.12 is the Brazilian tariff code for plastics; of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 9.75% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 3920.20.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 39Plastics and articles thereof
3920Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39
3920.20Plastics; of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
3920.20.12
Plastics; of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials

Official Brazilian text: De largura inferior ou igual a 1 m e espessura inferior ou igual a 13 micrômetros (mícrons), com uma ou ambas as faces rugosas de rugosidade relativa (relação entre a espessura média e a máxima) igual ou superior a 6 %, de rigidez dielétrica igual ou superior a 500 V/micrômetro (Norma ASTM D 3755-97), em rolos

Tax breakdown for NCM 3920.20.12

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
9.75%
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 3920.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $317.7M of products under HS heading 3920.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$67.8M21.3%
2India
$46.2M14.6%
3Colombia
$37.7M11.9%
4Peru
$35.2M11.1%
5Indonesia
$22.7M7.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3920.20 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 3920.20

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
3920.20.11De largura inferior ou igual a 12,5 cm e espessura inferior ou igual a 10 micrômetros (mícrons), metalizadas0%9.75%Calculate →
3920.20.19Outras14.4%0%Calculate →
3920.20.90Outras14.4%9.75%Calculate →

How to import NCM 3920.20.12 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3920.20.12 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 (9.75%), 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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