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Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 56›HS 5603.94

NCM 5603.94.20

Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

25%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 5603.94.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2). This code carries 25% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 5603.94.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 56Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; cordage
5603Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
5603.94Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)
5603.94.20
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)

Official Brazilian text: De polipropileno

Tax breakdown for NCM 5603.94.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
25%
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 5603.94

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $21.4M of products under HS heading 5603.94 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$15.8M73.8%
2Germany
$1.8M8.5%
3#380
$1.1M5.1%
4Rep. of Korea
$899K4.2%
5Spain
$501K2.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5603.94 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff elimination over 7-10 years.

Other NCM codes under HS 5603.94

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
5603.94.10De poliéster25%0%Calculate →
5603.94.30De raiom viscose25%0%Calculate →
5603.94.90Outros25%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 5603.94.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5603.94.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 25%, 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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