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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 56›HS 5606.00

NCM 5606.00.00

Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 5606.00.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 56Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; cordage
5606Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading no. 5606 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
5606.00Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
5606.00.00
Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn

Official Brazilian text: Fios revestidos por enrolamento, lâminas e formas semelhantes das posições 54.04 ou 54.05, revestidas por enrolamento, exceto os da posição 56.05 e os fios de crina revestidos por enrolamento; fios de froco (chenille); fios denominados "de cadeia" (chaînette).

Tax breakdown for NCM 5606.00.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
16.2%
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 5606.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $35.0M of products under HS heading 5606.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$34.1M97.5%
2USA
$633K1.8%
3Turkey
$150K0.4%
4#380
$71K0.2%
5Japan
$12K0%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 5606.00 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff elimination over 7-10 years.

How to import NCM 5606.00.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 5606.00.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16.2%, 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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