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🇧🇷 Brazil Import Tariff: HS 1108.12

Starch; maize (corn) starch

MFN Tariff Rate15.7%
FTA Rate (Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

3.9%
Savings: 11.8 percentage points
HS Code1108.12
ProductStarch; maize (corn) starch
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇧🇷 Brazil

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 1108.12 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.7%——
🇦🇪 UAE1.6%——
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia3%——
🇦🇺 Australia4.4%1.7%IA-CEPA/RCEP
🇹🇼 Taiwan4.5%1.3%ASTEP
🇨🇦 Canada4.8%0.6%UK-Canada TCA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4.9%——
🇯🇵 Japan5.9%0.8%RCEP
🇰🇷 South Korea6.3%0.9%KAFTA/RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)6.7%2%EU-Turkey Customs Union
China7%——
🇹🇷 Turkey7.1%1.8%Turkey-Singapore FTA
🇹🇭 Thailand7.4%2.5%RCEP
🇿🇦 South Africa8%——
🇺🇸 United States8.9%2.4%USMCA
🇻🇳 Vietnam10.5%5.1%RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia10.6%0.3%RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico10.8%5.2%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇮🇳 India14.6%2%CECA
🇧🇷 Brazil(current)15.7%3.9%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for Brazil

Typical documents required when importing HS 1108.12 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

Related HS Codes in Brazil

11.01Wheat or meslin flour1101.00Wheat or meslin flour11.02Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin1102.20Cereal flour; of maize (corn)1102.90Cereal flours; other than wheat, meslin, and maize11.03Cereal groats; meal and pellets

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Starch; maize (corn) starch into Brazil

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 1108.12 in Brazil?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Starch; maize (corn) starch (HS 1108.12) into Brazil is 15.7%. Under the Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55, a preferential rate of 3.9% may apply.
Does Brazil have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 1108.12?
Yes. Under the Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55, the tariff may be reduced from 15.7% to 3.9%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 1108.12?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.7% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 1108.12 into Brazil?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Brazil before making business decisions.