NCM 6902.10.18
Refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 6902.10.18 is the Brazilian tariff code for refractory bricks, blocks, tiles and similar refractory ceramic constructional goods; containing by weight, singly or together, more than 50% of the elements Mg, Ca or Cr, expressed as MgO, CaO or Cr2o3. This code carries 9% import duty (II) and 5.2% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 6902.10.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Outros tijolos
Tax breakdown for NCM 6902.10.18
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 6902.10
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $83.6M of products under HS heading 6902.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 6902.10 details →
Regulatory agencies
Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff reduction over 10 years. European porcelain (tableware, tiles) benefits.
Other NCM codes under HS 6902.10
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6902.10.11 | Tijolos ou placas, que contenham, em peso, mais de 90 % de trióxido de dicromo | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 6902.10.19 | Outros | 9% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 6902.10.90 | Outros | 9% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 6902.10.18 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 6902.10.18 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 9%, but Brazil adds IPI (5.2%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO. Apply before shipping.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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Regulatory Agencies
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