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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026

NCM 7229.20.00

Steel, alloy; wire, of silico-manganese steel

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
Ex-Tarifário
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NCM 7229.20.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for steel, alloy; wire, of silico-manganese steel. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

7229Wire of other alloy steel
7229.20.00
Steel, alloy; wire, of silico-manganese steel

Official Brazilian text: - De aço siliciomanganês

Tax breakdown for NCM 7229.20.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 7229.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $114.7M of products under HS heading 7229.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$83.3M72.6%
2Argentina
$13.9M12.1%
3Japan
$4.3M3.7%
4Rep. of Korea
$3.5M3%
5Czechia
$2.8M2.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 7229.20 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Mixed — some products liberalized, others subject to safeguards. Anti-dumping remains independent of the FTA.

How to import NCM 7229.20.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 7229.20.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, 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.
  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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