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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 55›HS 5503.90

NCM 5503.90.10

Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 5503.90.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. This code carries 0% 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 5503.90.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 55Man-made staple fibres
5503Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
5503.90Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
5503.90.10
Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Official Brazilian text: Bicomponentes, de diferentes pontos de fusão

Tax breakdown for NCM 5503.90.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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 5503.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $92.4M of products under HS heading 5503.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$64.1M69.4%
2Rep. of Korea
$14.7M15.9%
3Other Asia, nes
$4.5M4.9%
4Paraguay
$1.9M2%
5Japan
$1.8M1.9%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5503.90 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Gradual tariff reduction over 10 years for finished fabrics. Raw fibers see faster reduction.

Other NCM codes under HS 5503.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
5503.90.20De poli(álcool vinílico)0%0%Calculate →
5503.90.90Outras14.4%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 5503.90.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5503.90.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, 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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