Country Guide
Exporting from Thailand to Brazil
Asia's automotive and rubber powerhouse. Motorcycle parts, auto components, and electronics drive bilateral trade with no preferential access.
Updated May 2026
Thailand is Brazil's 27th largest import origin and a major automotive parts supplier. As ASEAN's largest automotive producer ("Detroit of Asia"), Thailand exports motorcycle components, auto body parts, and engines to Brazil's vehicle manufacturers. Electronics, rubber products, and canned seafood complement the trade mix. There is no FTA between Thailand and Mercosur — Thai goods pay full MFN tariffs.
No preferential trade agreement
Thailand has no FTA with Brazil or Mercosur. Thai goods pay the full TEC. Mercosur-Thailand FTA has been discussed but no formal negotiations. EU competitors benefit from EU-Mercosur with tariffs declining annually.
Key concepts
?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 guideTrade Data: Thailand → Brazil
Source: UN Comtrade 2023Brazil reports 12.6% more imports from Thailand than Thailand reports in exports. This CIF/FOB spread is typical — Brazil values at CIF (including freight & insurance), while Thailand values at FOB (port of departure). Large gaps can also indicate re-exports through third countries.
Top Thai exports to Brazil by value
2023 FOB values in USD| # | Product | 2023 Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8714.10Motorcycles (including mopeds); parts and accessories | $80.5M | Duties → |
| 2 | 8708.99Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | $59.8M | Duties → |
| 3 | 8409.91Engines; parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition inter... | $57.3M | Duties → |
| 4 | 8708.29Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts | $54.2M | Duties → |
| 5 | 4015.12Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, of a kind used for medical,... | $46.4M | Duties → |
| 6 | 8421.99Machinery; parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases | $43.3M | Duties → |
| 7 | 8703.40Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engi... | $43.2M | Duties → |
| 8 | 8703.32Vehicles; with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (dies... | $41.1M | Duties → |
| 9 | 8415.90Air conditioning machines; with motor driven fan and elements for temperature co... | $39.0M | Duties → |
| 10 | 9032.89Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic, other than hydra... | $38.1M | Duties → |
| 11 | 8708.30Vehicle parts; brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof | $37.5M | Duties → |
| 12 | 8711.50Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, with rec... | $36.9M | Duties → |
| 13 | 1006.30Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $35.4M | Duties → |
| 14 | 4001.22Rubber; technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plat... | $33.7M | Duties → |
| 15 | 4001.21Rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets | $32.4M | Duties → |
| 16 | 8708.95Vehicle parts; safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof | $32.3M | Duties → |
| 17 | 4011.20Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries | $26.6M | Duties → |
| 18 | 8527.21Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of... | $26.2M | Duties → |
| 19 | 8415.10Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changi... | $25.3M | Duties → |
| 20 | 5503.20Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise ... | $24.7M | Duties → |
Values in USD, FOB (Thailand 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 | Import duty | Key risk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles & parts Motorcycle parts, auto body, brakes, gears | 14-35% | High tariffs | View HS 87 → |
| Electronics Telecom equipment, hard drives | 0-20% | Anatel/INMETRO | View HS 85 → |
| Machinery Engine parts, AC components, filters | 14% | Ex-Tarifário possible | View HS 84 → |
| Rubber Tires, rubber gloves, natural rubber | 14-16% | Anti-dumping possible | View HS 40 → |
| Plastics Polymers, plastic products | 14% | Competition with domestic | View HS 39 → |
| Prepared foods Canned tuna, chicken preparations | 14-18% | MAPA + ANVISA | View HS 16 → |
Automotive parts: the core of bilateral trade
Thailand's automotive industry is deeply integrated into global supply chains, including Brazil's:
- Motorcycle parts (HS 8714): $180M — components for Honda, Yamaha Brazilian assembly
- Auto body parts, brakes, gear boxes: over $600M combined — OEM supply to Brazilian automakers
- Vehicles (HS 8703): pick-up trucks from Thai factories (Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200)
- 14-35% tariffs — auto parts at 14-18%, finished vehicles at 35%
- EU competitive gap: EU automakers benefit from EU-Mercosur phase-out on parts
Rubber: the world's largest producer
Thailand is the world's largest natural rubber producer and a major tire exporter:
- Rubber gloves (HS 4015): surgical and industrial gloves
- Tires (HS 4011): passenger and truck tires — potential anti-dumping exposure
- Natural rubber: raw material for Brazilian tire manufacturers (Pirelli Brasil)
MAPA-authorized establishments
Source: SIGSIF/DIPOA52 Thai facilities are authorized by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture to export animal products.
Regulatory requirements
- INMETRO — auto parts, tires, electronics, electrical accessories
- Anatel — telecommunications equipment, wireless devices
- MAPA — canned seafood, rice, food products
- ANVISA — rubber gloves (medical), food products
Practical next steps
- Find your product's NCM code
- Check for anti-dumping duties on rubber/tire products
- Check Ex-Tarifário status for specialized machinery
- Calculate the full landed cost
- Verify INMETRO and Anatel requirements