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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 42›HS 4202.12

NCM 4202.12.20

Cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 4202.12.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 4202.12.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 42Articles of leather; saddlery and harness
4202Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard
4202.12Cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials
4202.12.20
Cases and containers; trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials

Official Brazilian text: De matérias têxteis

Tax breakdown for NCM 4202.12.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
18%
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 4202.12

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $229.7M of products under HS heading 4202.12 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$199.9M87%
2China, Hong Kong SAR
$5.5M2.4%
3Canada
$4.8M2.1%
4France
$3.7M1.6%
5USA
$2.8M1.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 4202.12 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff reduction over 10-12 years. Luxury leather goods benefit directly.

Other NCM codes under HS 4202.12

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
4202.12.10De plástico18%6.5%Calculate →

How to import NCM 4202.12.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 4202.12.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 18%, 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 — check if your specific product requires ANVISA, INMETRO, or MAPA clearance.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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