HS 8414.30: Compressors; of a kind used in refrigerating equipment
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8414.30 covers compressors; of a kind used in refrigerating equipment under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–18%. 4 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 2 NCMs in heading, meaning qualifying capital goods or IT equipment can enter Brazil at 0% duty. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $1.3B 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.
Ex-Tarifário available
4 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover2 NCM codes in this heading. Capital goods (BK) and IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil can import at 0% duty instead of 0%–18%.
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 8414.30
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8414.30.11 | Com capacidade inferior a 4.700 frigorias/hora | 18% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8414.30.19 | Outros | 0% | 0% | 2 active | Calculate → |
| 8414.30.91 | Com capacidade inferior ou igual a 16.000 frigorias/hora | 18% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8414.30.99 | Outros | 12.6% | 0% | 2 active | Calculate → |
How to import compressors; of a kind used in refrigerating equipment into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 8414.30. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–18%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 4 active exemptions exist for this heading. If your product qualifies, import duty drops to 0%.
- 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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