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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 44›HS 4408.90

NCM 4408.90.90

Wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

5.4%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 4408.90.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness. This code carries 5.4% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 4408.90.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 44Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
4408Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm
4408.90Wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness
4408.90.90
Wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness

Official Brazilian text: Outras

Tax breakdown for NCM 4408.90.90

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
5.4%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 4408.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $20.5M of products under HS heading 4408.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$9.1M44.6%
2#380
$4.3M20.8%
3Paraguay
$3.1M15.3%
4China
$1.4M6.9%
5Argentina
$622K3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 4408.90 details →

Regulatory agencies

IBAMAMAPA

Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff elimination over 7-10 years for processed wood products.

Other NCM codes under HS 4408.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
4408.90.10Obtidas por corte de madeira estratificada9%6.5%Calculate →

How to import NCM 4408.90.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 4408.90.90 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 5.4%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), 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 IBAMA, MAPA. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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