HS 8537.10: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8537.10 covers boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 5 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–18%. 22 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 $1.2B worth of these products, with Mexico 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
22 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%–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 8537.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8537.10.11 | Com processador e barramento de 32 bits ou superior, incorporando recursos gráficos e execução de macros, resolução inferior ou igual a 1 micrômetro (mícron) e capacidade de conexão digital para servo-acionamento, com monitor policromático | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8537.10.19 | Outros | 14% | 9.75% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 8537.10.20 | Controladores programáveis | 12.6% | 9.75% | 21 active | Calculate → |
| 8537.10.30 | Controladores de demanda de energia elétrica | 14% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8537.10.90 | Outros | 18% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
How to import boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 5 NCM codes under HS 8537.10. 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 — 22 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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