HS 8504.40: Electrical static converters
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8504.40 covers electrical static converters under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 9 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 12.6%–18%. 181 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 $3.2B 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
Most products liberalized within 10 years. Telecom infrastructure equipment benefits significantly.
Ex-Tarifário available
181 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 12.6%–18%.
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 8504.40
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8504.40.10 | Carregadores de acumuladores | 18% | 5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.21 | De cristal (semicondutores) | 16.2% | 3.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.22 | Eletrolíticos | 16.2% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.29 | Outros | 16.2% | 5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.30 | Conversores de corrente contínua | 12.6% | 15% | 5 active | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.40 | Equipamento de alimentação ininterrupta de energia (UPS ou no break) | 12.6% | 9.75% | 6 active | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.50 | Conversores eletrônicos de frequência, para variação de velocidade de motores elétricos | 14% | 9.75% | 3 active | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.60 | Aparelhos eletrônicos de alimentação de energia do tipo utilizado para iluminação de emergência | 16.2% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.90 | Outros | 14% | 9.75% | 167 active | Calculate → |
How to import electrical static converters into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 9 NCM codes under HS 8504.40. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 12.6%–18%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 181 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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