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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 45›HS 4502.00

NCM 4502.00.00

Cork; natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

3.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 4502.00.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for cork; natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers). This code carries 3.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 45Cork and articles of cork
4502Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)
4502.00Cork; natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)
4502.00.00
Cork; natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers)

Official Brazilian text: Cortiça natural, sem a crosta ou simplesmente esquadriada, ou em cubos, chapas, folhas ou tiras, de forma quadrada ou retangular (incluindo os esboços com arestas vivas, para rolhas).

Tax breakdown for NCM 4502.00.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
3.6%
IPIExcise tax
0%
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 4502.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $40K of products under HS heading 4502.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Portugal
$40K100%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 4502.00 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Full tariff elimination. Portuguese cork exports benefit directly.

How to import NCM 4502.00.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 4502.00.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 3.6%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), 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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