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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 52›HS 5209.42

NCM 5209.42.10

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

26%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 5209.42.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim. This code carries 26% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 5209.42.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 52Cotton
5209Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2
5209.42Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim
5209.42.10
Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim

Official Brazilian text: Com fios tintos em indigo blue segundo Color Index 73000

Tax breakdown for NCM 5209.42.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
26%
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 5209.42

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $560K of products under HS heading 5209.42 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Turkey
$220K39.2%
2Pakistan
$159K28.4%
3China
$81K14.5%
4#380
$64K11.4%
5India
$23K4.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5209.42 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

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

Other NCM codes under HS 5209.42

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
5209.42.90Outros26%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 5209.42.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5209.42.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 26%, 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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