Brazil HS Code

HS Code 391310: Alginic acid, its salts and esters in Brazil

Q: Is HS code 391310 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 391310 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Brazil extends it under NCM.

Q: What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 391310?

Brazil classifies products under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM; locally Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 391310 in Brazil?

The official source is https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 391310 in Brazil

Under Brazil's Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), HS Code 391310 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Alginic acid, its salts and esters. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Brazil extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 391310 belongs to Section VII: Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof, Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof, Heading 3913: Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms.

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Classification Path of HS Code 391310 in Brazil

Section VII

Chapters (39-40) Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof

Chapter 39

Plastics and articles thereof

HS Code 3913

Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms

HS Code 391310

Alginic acid, its salts and esters

HS Code 39131000

Polímeros naturais (ácido algínico por exemplo) e polímeros naturais modificados (por exemplo proteínas endurecidas derivados químicos da borracha natural) não especificados nem compreendidos noutras posições em formas primárias: Ácido algínico seus sais e seus ésteres

Brazil Tariff Classification: Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

In Brazil, HS 391310 is classified under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

Local name Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3913

Top Brazil import Product Under HS Code 3913

1 391390: Other $62.7M 2 391310: Alginic acid, its salts and esters $9.5M

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Top Brazil export Product Under HS Code 3913

1 391390: Other $13.7M 2 391310: Alginic acid, its salts and esters $213.7K

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HS Code 390120

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HS Code 390130

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HS Code 390140

Ethylenealphaolefins copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0,94

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 391310 in Brazil?

HS code 391310 covers Alginic acid, its salts and esters in Brazil. It sits in Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Heading 3913 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under NCM.

Is HS code 391310 the same across all countries?

What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 391310?

Where can I officially look up HS code 391310 in Brazil?