HS 8449.00: Machinery; for manufacture or finishing felt or non-wovens in the piece or in shapes, including machinery for making felt hats, blocks for making hats
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8449.00 covers machinery; for manufacture or finishing felt or non-wovens in the piece or in shapes, including machinery for making felt hats, blocks for making hats under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 5 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–14%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $20.5M 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.
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 8449.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8449.00.10 | Máquinas e aparelhos para fabricação ou acabamento de feltros | 14% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8449.00.20 | Máquinas e aparelhos para fabricação de falsos tecidos (tecidos não tecidos) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8449.00.80 | Outros | 14% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8449.00.91 | De máquinas ou aparelhos para fabricação de falsos tecidos (tecidos não tecidos) | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8449.00.99 | Outras | 14% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import machinery; for manufacture or finishing felt or non-wovens in the piece or in shapes, including machinery for making felt hats, blocks for making hats into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 5 NCM codes under HS 8449.00. 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.
- 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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