HS 8483.10: Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8483.10 covers transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 7 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–16%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $1.4B 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 8483.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8483.10.11 | Forjados, de peso igual ou superior a 900 kg e comprimento igual ou superior a 2.000 mm | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.19 | Outros | 16% | 2.6% | — | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.20 | Árvores de cames para comando de válvulas | 16% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.30 | Veios flexíveis | 16% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.40 | Manivelas | 16% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.50 | Árvores de transmissão providas de acoplamentos dentados com entalhes de proteção contra sobrecarga, de comprimento igual ou superior a 1500 mm e diâmetro do eixo igual ou superior a 400 mm | 0% | 7.8% | — | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.90 | Outras | 16% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 7 NCM codes under HS 8483.10. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–16%. 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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