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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 8515.29: Welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

1
NCM codes
14%
Import duty (II)
0
With Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Landed cost

HS 8515.29 covers welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 14%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $3.6M worth of these products, with Germany 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
$3.6M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries

Top exporters to Brazil

1Germany
$2.1M57.9%
2China
$1.1M29.1%
3Japan
$187K5.1%
4Country 380
$111K3.1%
5China, Hong Kong SAR
$59K1.6%
6Switzerland
$48K1.3%
7Finland
$42K1.2%
8Rep. of Korea
$9K0.2%

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

NCM codes under HS 8515.29

NCM CodeDescription (PT — official)IIIPIEx-Tarif.
8515.29.00-- Outros14%0%—Calculate →

How to import welding machines and apparatus; for resistance welding of metal, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting into Brazil

  1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 8515.29. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
  2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 14%. 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

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