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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 55›HS 5514.12

NCM 5514.12.00

Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, over 170g/m2

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

26%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 5514.12.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, over 170g/m2. This code carries 26% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 55Man-made staple fibres
5514Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2
5514.12Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, over 170g/m2
5514.12.00
Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, over 170g/m2

Official Brazilian text: -- De fibras descontínuas de poliéster, em ponto sarjado, incluindo o diagonal, cuja relação de textura não seja superior a 4

Tax breakdown for NCM 5514.12.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
26%
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 5514.12

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $355K of products under HS heading 5514.12 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$355K100%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5514.12 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

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

How to import NCM 5514.12.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5514.12.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 26%, 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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