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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 54›HS 5401.10

NCM 5401.10.90

Sewing thread; of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 5401.10.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for sewing thread; of synthetic filaments, whether or 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 3 NCM codes under HS heading 5401.10.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 54Man-made filaments; strip of man-made textile materials
5401Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
5401.10Sewing thread; of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
5401.10.90
Sewing thread; of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale

Official Brazilian text: Outras

Tax breakdown for NCM 5401.10.90

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 5401.10

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $19.3M of products under HS heading 5401.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$15.5M80.2%
2USA
$948K4.9%
3United Kingdom
$599K3.1%
4Rep. of Korea
$529K2.7%
5Germany
$452K2.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5401.10 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff reduction over 7-10 years.

Other NCM codes under HS 5401.10

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
5401.10.11Não acondicionadas para venda a retalho18%0%Calculate →
5401.10.12Acondicionadas para venda a retalho16.2%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 5401.10.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5401.10.90 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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