NCM 7209.18.00
Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 7209.18.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm. This code carries 10.8% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: -- De espessura inferior a 0,5 mm
Tax breakdown for NCM 7209.18.00
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 7209.18
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $24.1M of products under HS heading 7209.18 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 7209.18 details →
EU-Mercosur impact
Mixed — some products liberalized, others subject to safeguards. Anti-dumping remains independent of the FTA.
How to import NCM 7209.18.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 7209.18.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 10.8%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Get import licenses — check if your specific product requires ANVISA, INMETRO, or MAPA clearance.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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