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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 74›HS 7409.40

NCM 7409.40.11

Copper; plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 7409.40.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for copper; plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 7409.40.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 74Copper and articles thereof
7409Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm
7409.40Copper; plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)
7409.40.11
Copper; plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)

Official Brazilian text: De liga de cobreniquelsilício, galvanizadas

Tax breakdown for NCM 7409.40.11

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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 7409.40

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $18.6M of products under HS heading 7409.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Germany
$15.4M83.2%
2Czechia
$1.9M10.4%
3China
$571K3.1%
4Rep. of Korea
$451K2.4%
5USA
$93K0.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 7409.40 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff elimination over 7 years. European copper product manufacturers benefit.

Other NCM codes under HS 7409.40

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
7409.40.19Outras10.8%3.25%Calculate →
7409.40.90Outras10.8%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 7409.40.11 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 7409.40.11 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, 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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