HS 8409.91: Engines; parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8409.91 covers engines; parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 12 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–16%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $1.8B worth of these products, with China 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 8409.91
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8409.91.11 | Bielas | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.12 | Blocos de cilindros, cabeçotes e cárteres | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.13 | Carburadores, com bomba e dispositivo de compensação de nível de combustível incorporados, ambos a membrana, de diâmetro de venturi inferior ou igual a 22,8 mm e peso inferior ou igual a 280 g | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.14 | Válvulas de admissão ou de escape | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.15 | Coletores de admissão ou de escape | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.16 | Anéis de segmento | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.17 | Guias de válvulas | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.18 | Outros carburadores | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.20 | Pistões ou êmbolos | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.30 | Camisas de cilindro | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.40 | Sistema de injeção eletrônica | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.90 | Outras | 16% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import engines; parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 12 NCM codes under HS 8409.91. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–16%. 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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