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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 46›HS 4601.94

NCM 4601.94.00

Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

10.8%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 4601.94.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan. This code carries 10.8% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 46Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials
4601Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, assembled into strips or not; plaiting materials, plaits and the like bound together in parallel strands or woven in sheet form, finished articles or not
4601.94Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan
4601.94.00
Plaiting materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials; (not mats, matting or screens), of vegetable materials other than bamboo or rattan

Official Brazilian text: -- De outras matérias vegetais

Tax breakdown for NCM 4601.94.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
10.8%
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 4601.94

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $396K of products under HS heading 4601.94 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$342K86.3%
2Viet Nam
$26K6.5%
3Bangladesh
$21K5.4%
4Netherlands
$5K1.4%
5India
$2K0.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 4601.94 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Full tariff elimination. Very low impact.

How to import NCM 4601.94.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 4601.94.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 10.8%, 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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