HS 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8479.89 covers machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 10 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–16.2%. 405 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 4 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 $1.8B 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
405 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover4 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%–16.2%.
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 8479.89
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8479.89.11 | Prensas | 14% | 0% | 36 active | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.12 | Distribuidores e doseadores de sólidos ou de líquidos | 14% | 0% | 19 active | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.21 | Máquinas e aparelhos para cestaria ou espartaria | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.22 | Máquinas e aparelhos para fabricação de pincéis, brochas ou escovas | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.31 | Limpadores de para-brisas | 16.2% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.32 | Acumuladores | 16.2% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.40 | Silos metálicos para cereais, fixos (não transportáveis), incluindo as baterias, com mecanismos elevadores ou extratores incorporados | 14% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.91 | Aparelhos para limpar peças por ultrassom | 14% | 0% | 5 active | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.92 | Máquinas de leme para embarcações | 14% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.99 | Outros | 14% | 0% | 345 active | Calculate → |
How to import machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 10 NCM codes under HS 8479.89. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–16.2%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 405 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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