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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 52›HS 5205.48

NCM 5205.48.00

Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 5205.48.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not 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.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 52Cotton
5205Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
5205.48Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale
5205.48.00
Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale

Official Brazilian text: -- De título inferior a 83,33 decitex por fio simples (número métrico superior a 120, por fio simples)

Tax breakdown for NCM 5205.48.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
18%
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 5205.48

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $1.4M of products under HS heading 5205.48 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1India
$771K56.4%
2Egypt
$570K41.7%
3China
$25K1.9%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5205.48 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Already minimal tariffs on raw cotton. Fabrics see gradual reduction.

How to import NCM 5205.48.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5205.48.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. 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.
  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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