Brazil NCM · 8-digit subitem

NCM 2207.20.20 – Denatured spirits, other than ethyl alcohol

NCM 2207.20.20 (also written 22072020) is Brazil's code for denatured spirits, other than ethyl alcohol. Its first 6 digits are HS code 2207.20.

Official description of NCM 2207.20.20

PortuguêsOfficial
Aguardente
EnglishUnofficial translation

Spirits

Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (Siscomex). Updated Oct 2026 · In force since Apr 2022 (Res Gecex 272/2021).

How to read NCM 2207.20.20

22Chapter 07Heading 20Subheading

HS code 2207.20
Same in every country

2Item 0Subitem

Added by Mercosur
Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

The first 6 digits are the international HS code, so their meaning is the same in every country; Brazil publishes the text in Portuguese. Digits 7 and 8 are Brazil's own split of that HS code. The full 8-digit code is used on import declarations (DUIMP), invoices (NF-e) and tax filings.

Full classification path

  1. Chapter 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar Bebidas, líquidos alcoólicos e vinagres.
  2. Heading 22.07 Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength Álcool etílico não desnaturado, com um teor alcoólico, em volume, igual ou superior a 80 % vol.; álcool etílico e aguardentes, desnaturados, com qualquer teor alcoólico.
  3. Subheading 2207.20 Ethyl alcohol and other spirits; denatured, of any strength Álcool etílico e aguardentes, desnaturados, com qualquer teor alcoólico
  4. Subitem 2207.20.20 Spirits Aguardente

Other NCM codes under HS 2207.20

2207.20.11 Denatured ethyl alcohol, water 1% vol or lessCom um teor de água inferior ou igual a 1 % vol. 2207.20.19 Denatured ethyl alcohol, water over 1% volOutros

Questions about NCM 2207.20.20

What is NCM 2207.20.20?

NCM 2207.20.20 (22072020) is the Brazilian (Mercosur) code for denatured spirits, other than ethyl alcohol. Its official Portuguese description is “Aguardente”.

What is the HS code for NCM 2207.20.20?

HS 2207.20 (Ethyl alcohol and other spirits; denatured, of any strength). The first 6 digits of an NCM code are its international HS code; the last 2 digits are Brazil's own split.

Is an NCM code the same as an HS code?

The first 6 digits are the same in every country. NCM adds an item digit (7th) and a subitem digit (8th). A code ending in 00 means Brazil does not split that HS code further.

Which countries use NCM 2207.20.20?

All Mercosur members use the same NCM codes: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Source: Siscomex Classif NCM table, updated Oct 2026 (Resolução Gecex nº 926/2026). The Portuguese text is the official one; the English is our translation.