HS 8443.31: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines; machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8443.31 covers printing, copying, and facsimile machines; machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 9 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–14%. 1 active Ex-Tarifário exemption exist for 3 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 $207.2M worth of these products, with Viet Nam 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
1 active Ex-Tarifário exemption covers3 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%–14%.
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 8443.31
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443.31.11 | De jato de tinta líquida, com largura de impressão inferior ou igual a 420 mm | 14% | 9.75% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.31.12 | De transferência térmica de cera sólida (por exemplo, solid ink e dye sublimation) | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.31.13 | A laser, LED (Diodos Emissores de Luz) ou LCS (Sistema de Cristal Líquido), monocromáticas, com largura de impressão inferior ou igual a 280 mm | 14% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.31.14 | A laser, LED (Diodos Emissores de Luz) ou LCS (Sistema de Cristal Líquido), monocromáticas, com largura de impressão superior a 280 mm, mas não superior a 420 mm | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.31.15 | A laser, LED (Diodos Emissores de Luz) ou LCS (Sistema de Cristal Líquido), policromáticas | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.31.16 | Outras, com largura de impressão superior a 420 mm | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.31.19 | Outras | 14% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.31.91 | Com impressão por sistema térmico | 14% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.31.99 | Outras | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
How to import printing, copying, and facsimile machines; machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 9 NCM codes under HS 8443.31. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–14%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 1 active exemption 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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