HS 8529.90: Reception and transmission apparatus; for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8529.90 covers reception and transmission apparatus; for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 8 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–16%. 14 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 2 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 $1.3B 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
14 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover2 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 8529.90
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8529.90.11 | Gabinetes e bastidores | 14% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.12 | Circuitos impressos com componentes elétricos ou eletrônicos, montados | 14% | 15% | — | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.19 | Outras | 14% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.20 | De aparelhos das posições 85.27 ou 85.28 | 10.8% | 10% | 14 active | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.30 | De aparelhos da subposição 8526.10 | 0% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.40 | De aparelhos da subposição 8526.91 | 0% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.50 | De módulos de visualização da posição 85.24 | 14% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.90 | Outras | 16% | 6.5% | — | Calculate → |
How to import reception and transmission apparatus; for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 8 NCM codes under HS 8529.90. 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 — 14 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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