Country Guide
Exporting from Austria to Brazil
EU-Mercosur tariff elimination for Austrian specialties. Red Bull, voestalpine steel, pharmaceuticals, and precision machinery.
EU-Mercosur: in force since May 2026Austria is Brazil's 35th largest import origin, with a distinctive export mix led by beverages (Red Bull dominates), pharmaceuticals, and specialty steel (voestalpine). Austrian industrial companies are known for precision engineering and niche manufacturing excellence. EU-Mercosur provides Austrian exporters with preferential tariff access that improves annually.
Your EU advantage
Austrian companies benefit from EU-Mercosur tariff elimination. Beverages (20% duty phasing to 0%), steel, and machinery all see significant tariff reductions over the 10-15 year transition period.
Trade Data: Austria → Brazil
Source: UN Comtrade 2023Brazil reports 16.3% more imports from Austria than Austria reports in exports. This CIF/FOB spread is typical — Brazil values at CIF (including freight & insurance), while Austria values at FOB (port of departure). Large gaps can also indicate re-exports through third countries.
Top Austrian exports to Brazil by value
2023 FOB values in USD| # | Product | 2023 Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2202.10Waters; including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetenin... | $171.1M | Duties → |
| 2 | 3002.12Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological produc... | $84.7M | Duties → |
| 3 | 3002.15Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological produc... | $57.3M | Duties → |
| 4 | 8807.30Aircraft and spacecraft; parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n... | $47.7M | Duties → |
| 5 | 7208.51Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, ... | $32.3M | Duties → |
| 6 | 8439.99Machinery; parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard | $26.8M | Duties → |
| 7 | 7217.10Iron or non-alloy steel; wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | $16.2M | Duties → |
| 8 | 3004.90Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004,... | $15.6M | Duties → |
| 9 | 2309.90Dog or cat food; (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding | $14.6M | Duties → |
| 10 | 8479.90Machines and mechanical appliances; parts, of those having individual functions | $12.3M | Duties → |
| 11 | 3004.10Medicaments; containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for the... | $11.9M | Duties → |
| 12 | 9403.70Furniture; plastic | $11.7M | Duties → |
| 13 | 3808.91Insecticides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to... | $11.6M | Duties → |
| 14 | 7225.40Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils | $10.6M | Duties → |
| 15 | 9021.90Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect o... | $10.6M | Duties → |
| 16 | 8711.30Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, recip... | $9.9M | Duties → |
| 17 | 7225.19Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (ot... | $9.5M | Duties → |
| 18 | 8703.24Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engi... | $9.3M | Duties → |
| 19 | 8426.49Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. ... | $8.9M | Duties → |
| 20 | 8431.39Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip h... | $8.9M | Duties → |
Values in USD, FOB (Austria port of departure). Trend compares 2023 vs 2022. Click any HS code for Brazil duty rates and Ex-Tarifário status.
Key product categories and tariff strategy
| Product | Current duty | EU-Mercosur | Ex-Tarifário? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages Energy drinks (Red Bull), non-alcoholic | 20% | 0% in 10yr | No | View HS 22 → |
| Pharmaceuticals Immunologicals, antisera, hormones | 0-8% | 0% immediate | No | View HS 30 → |
| Steel Flat-rolled steel (voestalpine) | 10-14% | 0% by 2036 | No | View HS 72 → |
| Aircraft parts Aircraft components, engines | 0-14% | 0% by 2036 | Likely | View HS 88 → |
| Machinery Injection molding, packaging machines | 14% | 0% by 2036 | Possible | View HS 84 → |
| Firearms Glock pistols, sporting firearms | 20% | 0% by 2036 | No | View HS 93 → |
Red Bull: Austria's biggest Brazilian export
Red Bull (headquartered in Fuschl am See, Austria) is the single largest Austrian export to Brazil:
- Over $388M annually — Brazil is one of Red Bull's largest global markets
- 20% import duty phasing to 0% over 10 years under EU-Mercosur
- ANVISA registration required for functional beverages
- Competition: domestic brands and Monster (US) compete at lower price points
Steel: voestalpine's premium products
voestalpine, Austria's leading steelmaker, supplies Brazil's automotive and industrial sectors:
- Flat-rolled steel (HS 7208): $163M — high-quality automotive steel
- 10-14% duty phasing to 0% under EU-Mercosur
- Niche positioning: competes on quality vs. volume producers (China, Russia)
Firearms: Glock and sporting arms
Austria is home to Glock and other premium firearms manufacturers:
- Glock pistols (HS 9302): $41M — widely used by Brazilian law enforcement
- 20% import duty — EU-Mercosur reduces this over 10-15 years
- Army/Police authorization: Exército Brasileiro authorization required for all firearms imports
?What is an NCM code?
NCM (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul) is Brazil's 8-digit tariff classification code. The first 6 digits match the international HS (Harmonized System) code — the remaining 2 are Mercosur-specific. Every import tax rate in Brazil is determined by the NCM code.
HS → NCM lookup tool?What is a CNPJ?
CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) is Brazil's national business registry number — equivalent to an EIN (US), Company Number (UK), or Handelsregisternummer (Germany). Every company that imports into Brazil must have a CNPJ.
CNPJ registration guide?What is RADAR?
RADAR (Registro e Rastreamento da Atuação dos Intervenientes Aduaneiros) is Receita Federal's mandatory import/export authorization. Your Brazilian buyer needs active RADAR before any goods can clear customs. It comes in three modalities with different value limits.
RADAR & customs clearance guideMAPA-authorized establishments
Source: SIGSIF/DIPOA7 Austrian facilities are authorized by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture to export animal products.
Practical next steps
- Find your product's NCM code
- Check EU-Mercosur tariff schedule
- Check Ex-Tarifário status for machinery
- Calculate the full landed cost
- Contact the Austrian-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce