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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders

HS 8501.40: Electric motors; AC motors, single-phase

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

4
NCM codes
12.6%–16.2%
Import duty (II)
0
With Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Landed cost

HS 8501.40 covers electric motors; AC motors, single-phase under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 12.6%–16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $459.4M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.

Regulatory agencies

INMETROAnatel

Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more

EU-Mercosur impact

Most products liberalized within 10 years. Telecom infrastructure equipment benefits significantly.

Full EU-Mercosur guide →

Brazil imports — 2024

Source: UN Comtrade
$459.4M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries

Top exporters to Brazil

1China
$413.7M90.1%
2Mexico
$12.1M2.6%
3China, Hong Kong SAR
$10.1M2.2%
4Argentina
$5.5M1.2%
5USA
$4.5M1%
6Other Asia, nes
$3.0M0.6%
7Germany
$2.5M0.5%
8Country 380
$2.3M0.5%

CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.

NCM codes under HS 8501.40

NCM CodeDescription (PT — official)IIIPIEx-Tarif.
8501.40.11Síncronos16.2%0%—Calculate →
8501.40.19Outros16.2%6.5%—Calculate →
8501.40.21Síncronos12.6%0%—Calculate →
8501.40.29Outros12.6%6.5%—Calculate →

How to import electric motors; ac motors, single-phase into Brazil

  1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 8501.40. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
  2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 12.6%–16.2%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
  3. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
  4. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.

How to Export to Brazil

Step-by-step guide for foreign companies.

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