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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 55›HS 5510.11

NCM 5510.11.11

Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 5510.11.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, 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 5 NCM codes under HS heading 5510.11.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 55Man-made staple fibres
5510Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
5510.11Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
5510.11.11
Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

Official Brazilian text: De raiom viscose, exceto modal

Tax breakdown for NCM 5510.11.11

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 5510.11

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $284.4M of products under HS heading 5510.11 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$184.5M64.9%
2Indonesia
$69.3M24.4%
3India
$15.3M5.4%
4China, Hong Kong SAR
$8.0M2.8%
5Viet Nam
$5.8M2.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5510.11 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

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

Other NCM codes under HS 5510.11

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
5510.11.12De modal18%0%Calculate →
5510.11.13De liocel18%0%Calculate →
5510.11.19Outros18%0%Calculate →
5510.11.90Outros18%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 5510.11.11 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5510.11.11 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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