Brazil HS Code

HS Code 550340: Of polypropylene in Brazil

Q: Is HS code 550340 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 550340 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 550340?

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 550340 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 550340 in Brazil

Under Brazil's Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), HS Code 550340 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of polypropylene. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Brazil extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 550340 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.

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Classification Path of HS Code 550340 in Brazil

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5503

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS Code 550340

Of polypropylene

HS Code 55034000

Fibras sintéticas descontínuas não cardadas não penteadas nem transformadas de outro modo para fiação: De polipropileno

Brazil Tariff Classification: Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

In Brazil, HS 550340 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 5503

Top Brazil import Product Under HS Code 5503

1 550320: Of polyesters $181.3M 2 550390: Other $38.6M 3 550319: Of nylon or other polyamides : Other $7.5M

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Top Brazil export Product Under HS Code 5503

1 550320: Of polyesters $2.4M 2 550311: Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids $1.2M 3 550340: Of polypropylene $1.1M

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Related HS Code to Brazil Polypropylene Staple Fibres (550340)

HS Code 55034000

Fibras sintéticas descontínuas não cardadas não penteadas nem transformadas de outro modo para fiação: De polipropileno

HS Code 550311

Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids

HS Code 550319

Of nylon or other polyamides : Other

HS Code 550320

Of polyesters

HS Code 550330

Acrylic or modacrylic

HS Code 550390

Other

HS Code 550110

Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 550120

Of polyesters

HS Code 550130

Acrylic or modacrylic

HS Code 550140

Of polypropylene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 550340 in Brazil?

HS code 550340 covers Of polypropylene in Brazil. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5503 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under NCM.

Is HS code 550340 the same across all countries?

What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 550340?

Where can I officially look up HS code 550340 in Brazil?