HS 8443.99: Printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8443.99 covers printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 19 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–14%. 44 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 14 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 $1.0B 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
44 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover14 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 8443.99
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443.99.11 | Mecanismos de impressão, mesmo sem cabeça de impressão incorporada | 14% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.12 | Cabeças de impressão | 0% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.19 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.21 | Mecanismos de impressão, mesmo sem cabeça de impressão incorporada | 14% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.22 | Cabeças de impressão | 0% | 3.25% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.23 | Cartuchos de tinta | 0% | 3.25% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.29 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | 18 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.31 | Mecanismos de impressão, mesmo sem cilindro fotossensível incorporado | 0% | 3.25% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.32 | Cilindros recobertos de matéria semicondutora fotoelétrica | 0% | 3.25% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.33 | Cartuchos de revelador (toners) | 0% | 3.25% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.39 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | 2 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.41 | Mecanismos de impressão, mesmo sem cabeça de impressão incorporada | 14% | 6.5% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.42 | Cabeças de impressão | 0% | 3.25% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.49 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | 2 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.50 | Outros mecanismos de impressão, suas partes e acessórios | 14% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.60 | Circuitos impressos com componentes elétricos ou eletrônicos, montados | 14% | 9.75% | 5 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.70 | Bandejas e gavetas, suas partes e acessórios | 14% | 6.5% | 2 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.80 | Mecanismos de alimentação ou de triagem de papéis ou documentos, suas partes e acessórios | 14% | 6.5% | 2 active | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.90 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | 6 active | Calculate → |
How to import printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91 into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 19 NCM codes under HS 8443.99. 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 — 44 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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