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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances

HS 8412.31: Engines; pneumatic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

2
NCM codes
12.6%
Import duty (II)
0
With Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Landed cost

HS 8412.31 covers engines; pneumatic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 12.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $83.3M worth of these products, with Germany as the leading supplier.

Regulatory agencies

INMETRO

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.

Full EU-Mercosur guide →

Brazil imports — 2024

Source: UN Comtrade
$83.3M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries

Top exporters to Brazil

1Germany
$17.8M21.3%
2Poland
$13.7M16.4%
3China
$10.8M13%
4USA
$9.1M10.9%
5Japan
$8.3M9.9%
6Hungary
$4.6M5.5%
7Country 380
$4.4M5.3%
8Turkey
$2.4M2.8%

CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.

NCM codes under HS 8412.31

NCM CodeDescription (PT — official)IIIPIEx-Tarif.
8412.31.10Cilindros pneumáticos12.6%0%—Calculate →
8412.31.90Outros12.6%0%—Calculate →

How to import engines; pneumatic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders) into Brazil

  1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 8412.31. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
  2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 12.6%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
  3. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
  4. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.

How to Export to Brazil

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