HS 8408.20: Engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8408.20 covers engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 18%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $1.1B worth of these products, with Argentina as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
93% of EU machinery exports liberalized within 10 years. This is the single most impactful chapter for the EU-Mercosur agreement.
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 8408.20
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8408.20.10 | De cilindrada inferior ou igual a 1.500 cm3 | 18% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8408.20.20 | De cilindrada superior a 1.500 cm3, mas não superior a 2.500 cm3 | 18% | 2.6% | — | Calculate → |
| 8408.20.30 | De cilindrada superior a 2.500 cm3, mas não superior a 3.500 cm3 | 18% | 2.6% | — | Calculate → |
| 8408.20.90 | Outros | 18% | 2.6% | — | Calculate → |
How to import engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87 into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 8408.20. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 18%. 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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