NCM 5204.11.12
Cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 5204.11.12 is the Brazilian tariff code for cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 6 NCM codes under HS heading 5204.11.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: De três ou mais cabos
Tax breakdown for NCM 5204.11.12
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 5204.11
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $63K of products under HS heading 5204.11 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5204.11 details →
EU-Mercosur impact
Already minimal tariffs on raw cotton. Fabrics see gradual reduction.
Other NCM codes under HS 5204.11
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5204.11.11 | De dois cabos | 18% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 5204.11.20 | De algodão cru, de título superior a 5.000 decitex por fio simples | 18% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 5204.11.31 | De dois cabos | 18% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 5204.11.32 | De três ou mais cabos | 18% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 5204.11.40 | De algodão branqueado ou colorido, de título superior a 5.000 decitex por fio simples | 18% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 5204.11.12 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5204.11.12 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 18%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), 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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