HS 8517.61: Base stations
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8517.61 covers base stations under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 8 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–16%. 6 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 3 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 $126.1M worth of these products, with USA 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
6 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover3 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%.
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 8517.61
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517.61.30 | De telefonia celular | 0% | 15% | 6 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.61.41 | Principal terrena fixa, sem conjunto antena-refletor | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.61.42 | VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal), sem conjunto antena-refletor | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.61.43 | Digitais, operando em banda C, Ku, L ou S | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.61.49 | Outras | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.61.91 | Digitais, de frequência igual ou superior a 15 GHz e inferior ou igual a 23 GHz e taxa de transmissão inferior ou igual a 8 Mbit/s | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.61.92 | Digitais, de frequência superior a 23 GHz | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.61.99 | Outras | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
How to import base stations into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 8 NCM codes under HS 8517.61. 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.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 6 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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