NCM 3921.90.12
Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 3921.90.12 is the Brazilian tariff code for plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular. 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 6 NCM codes under HS heading 3921.90.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: De polietileno, com reforço de napas de fibras de polietileno paralelizadas, superpostas entre si em ângulo de 90º e impregnadas com resinas
Tax breakdown for NCM 3921.90.12
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 3921.90
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $393.2M of products under HS heading 3921.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 3921.90 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 3921.90
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3921.90.11 | De resina melamina-formaldeído | 14.4% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 3921.90.13 | De copolímeros de tetrafluoretileno reforçadas com tecido de fibras de politetrafluoretileno, do tipo utilizado como membranas semipermeáveis em células de eletrólise | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3921.90.19 | Outras | 14.4% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3921.90.20 | De poli(tereftalato de etileno), com camada antiestática à base de gelatina ou de látex em ambas as faces, mesmo com halogenetos de potássio | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 3921.90.90 | Outras | 14.4% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 3921.90.12 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 3921.90.12 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- 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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