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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 8531.80: Signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

1
NCM codes
16.2%
Import duty (II)
0
With Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Landed cost

HS 8531.80 covers signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $48.8M worth of these products, with China 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
$48.8M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries

Top exporters to Brazil

1China
$17.2M35.2%
2USA
$6.1M12.5%
3India
$4.0M8.1%
4Israel
$3.2M6.5%
5Germany
$2.5M5.1%
6Norway
$2.4M4.9%
7United Kingdom
$2.1M4.3%
8Country 380
$1.7M3.5%

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

NCM codes under HS 8531.80

NCM CodeDescription (PT — official)IIIPIEx-Tarif.
8531.80.00- Outros aparelhos16.2%9.75%—Calculate →

How to import signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530 into Brazil

  1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 8531.80. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
  2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 16.2%. 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.

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