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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 55›HS 5510.90

NCM 5510.90.90

Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), not put up for retail sale

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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NCM 5510.90.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), 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 5510.90.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 55Man-made staple fibres
5510Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
5510.90Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), not put up for retail sale
5510.90.90
Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), not put up for retail sale

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 5510.90.90

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 5510.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $12.0M of products under HS heading 5510.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$11.5M96%
2Peru
$404K3.4%
3Bulgaria
$37K0.3%
4Indonesia
$20K0.2%
5Turkey
$16K0.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5510.90 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

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

Other NCM codes under HS 5510.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
5510.90.11De raiom viscose, exceto modal18%0%Calculate →
5510.90.12De modal18%0%Calculate →
5510.90.13De liocel18%0%Calculate →
5510.90.19Outros18%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 5510.90.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5510.90.90 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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