NCM 5503.30.00
Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 5503.30.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: - Acrílicas ou modacrílicas
Tax breakdown for NCM 5503.30.00
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 5503.30
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $8.6M of products under HS heading 5503.30 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5503.30 details →
EU-Mercosur impact
Gradual tariff reduction over 10 years for finished fabrics. Raw fibers see faster reduction.
How to import NCM 5503.30.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5503.30.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, 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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Regulatory Agencies
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