HS 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines; processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8471.50 covers units of automatic data processing machines; processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 5 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 16%. 11 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 5 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 $878.9M worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.
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EU-Mercosur impact
93% of EU machinery exports liberalized within 10 years. This is the single most impactful chapter for the EU-Mercosur agreement.
Ex-Tarifário available
11 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover5 NCM codes in this heading. Capital goods (BK) and IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil can import at 0% duty instead of 16%.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN ComtradeTop exporters to Brazil
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 8471.50
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8471.50.10 | De pequena capacidade, baseadas em microprocessadores, com capacidade de instalação, dentro do mesmo gabinete, de unidades de memória da subposição 8471.70, podendo conter múltiplos conectores de expansão (slots), e valor FOB inferior ou igual a US$ 12.500,00, por unidade | 16% | 15% | 3 active | Calculate → |
| 8471.50.20 | De média capacidade, podendo conter no máximo uma unidade de entrada e outra de saída da subposição 8471.60, com capacidade de instalação, dentro do mesmo gabinete, de unidades de memória da subposição 8471.70, podendo conter múltiplos conectores de expansão (slots), e valor FOB superior a US$ 12.500,00, mas não superior a US$ 46.000,00, por unidade | 16% | 15% | — | Calculate → |
| 8471.50.30 | De grande capacidade, podendo conter no máximo uma unidade de entrada e outra de saída da subposição 8471.60, com capacidade de instalação interna, ou em módulos separados do gabinete do processador central, de unidades de memória da subposição 8471.70, e valor FOB superior a US$ 46.000,00, mas não superior a US$ 100.000,00, por unidade | 16% | 15% | — | Calculate → |
| 8471.50.40 | De muito grande capacidade, podendo conter no máximo uma unidade de entrada e outra de saída da subposição 8471.60, com capacidade de instalação interna, ou em módulos separados do gabinete do processador central, de unidades de memória da subposição 8471.70, e valor FOB superior a US$ 100.000,00, por unidade | 16% | 15% | — | Calculate → |
| 8471.50.90 | Outras | 16% | 15% | 8 active | Calculate → |
How to import units of automatic data processing machines; processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 5 NCM codes under HS 8471.50. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 16%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 11 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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