HS 8437.90: Machines; parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery)

HS 8437.90 covers machines; parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 12%. 20 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for this 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 $37.4M worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.

How to import machines; parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery) into Brazil

1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 8437.90. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 12%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
3. Check Ex-Tarifário — 20 active exemptions exist for this heading. If your product qualifies, import duty drops to 0%.
4. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
5. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.