NCM 5003.00.10
Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 5003.00.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock). This code carries 3.6% import duty (II) and no IPI (tax not levied). EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 5003.00.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Não cardados nem penteados
Tax breakdown for NCM 5003.00.10
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 5003.00
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $136K of products under HS heading 5003.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5003.00 details →
EU-Mercosur impact
Full tariff elimination within 4 years.
Other NCM codes under HS 5003.00
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5003.00.90 | Outros | 3.6% | NT | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 5003.00.10 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5003.00.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 3.6%, but Brazil adds IPI (NT), 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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