NCM 4202.21.00
Cases and containers; handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 4202.21.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for cases and containers; handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: -- Com a superfície exterior de couro natural ou reconstituído
Tax breakdown for NCM 4202.21.00
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 4202.21
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $119.8M of products under HS heading 4202.21 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 4202.21 details →
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff reduction over 10-12 years. Luxury leather goods benefit directly.
How to import NCM 4202.21.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 4202.21.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- Get import licenses — check if your specific product requires ANVISA, INMETRO, or MAPA clearance.
- 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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