HS 8203.10: Tools, hand; files, rasps and similar tools
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8203.10 covers tools, hand; files, rasps and similar tools under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $14.3M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff elimination over 7-10 years. European precision tool manufacturers benefit directly.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN ComtradeTop exporters to Brazil
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 8203.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8203.10.10 | Limas e grosas | 16.2% | 5.2% | — | Calculate → |
| 8203.10.90 | Outras | 16.2% | 5.2% | — | Calculate → |
How to import tools, hand; files, rasps and similar tools into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 8203.10. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 16.2%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
- Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.
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Calculate your landed cost
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