HS 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8517.62 covers communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 27 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–18%. 82 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 17 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
82 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover17 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%–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 8517.62
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517.62.14 | Concentradores de linhas de assinantes (terminais de central ou terminal remoto) | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.15 | Multiplexadores | 16% | 0% | 2 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.21 | Centrais automáticas públicas, incluindo as de trânsito | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.29 | Outros | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.34 | Aparelhos para comutação de pacotes de dados (switches) | 16% | 9.75% | 5 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.39 | Outros | 16% | 9.75% | 2 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.41 | Com capacidade de conexão sem fio | 16% | 15% | 5 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.49 | Outros | 16% | 9.75% | 3 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.51 | Terminais ou repetidores sobre linhas metálicas | 7.2% | 9.75% | 5 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.52 | Terminais ou repetidores sobre linhas de fibras ópticas, com velocidade de transmissão superior a 2,5 Gbit/s | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.53 | Terminais de texto que operem com código de transmissão Baudot, providos de teclado alfanumérico e visor, mesmo com telefone incorporado | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.54 | Distribuidores de conexões para redes (hubs) | 0% | 9.75% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.55 | Moduladores-demoduladores (modems) | 16% | 15% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.56 | Interfones | 18% | 10% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.59 | Outros | 12.6% | 15% | 32 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.62 | De tecnologia celular | 10.8% | 15% | 6 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.64 | Por satélite, digitais, operando em banda C, Ku, L ou S | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.65 | Outros, por satélite | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.72 | De frequência inferior a 15 GHz e de taxa de transmissão inferior ou igual a 34 Mbit/s, exceto os interfones | 16% | 15% | 5 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.73 | Interfones | 18% | 10% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.77 | Outros, de frequência inferior a 15 GHz | 16% | 15% | 7 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.78 | De frequência igual ou superior a 15 GHz, mas inferior ou igual a 23 GHz e taxa de transmissão inferior ou igual a 8 Mbit/s | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.79 | Outros | 0% | 15% | 3 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.91 | Aparelhos transmissores (emissores) | 16% | 9.75% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.94 | Tradutores (conversores) de protocolos para interconexão de redes (gateways) | 16% | 9.75% | 5 active | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.96 | Outros, analógicos | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8517.62.99 | Outros | 18% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
How to import communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 27 NCM codes under HS 8517.62. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–18%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 82 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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