NCM 3920.20.90
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
NCM 3920.20.90 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 14.4% 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
Official Brazilian text: Outras
Tax breakdown for NCM 3920.20.90
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3920.20
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $317.7M of products under HS heading 3920.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3920.20 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 3920.20
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3920.20.11 | De largura inferior ou igual a 12,5 cm e espessura inferior ou igual a 10 micrômetros (mícrons), metalizadas | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3920.20.12 | 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 | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3920.20.19 | Outras | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3920.20.90 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3920.20.90 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 (9.75%), 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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