HS 8539.31: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8539.31 covers lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 6 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $1.8M 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.
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 8539.31
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539.31.11 | Que contenham mais de 5 mg de mercúrio por cada invólucro (tubo) | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8539.31.19 | Outras | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8539.31.20 | Outras lâmpadas | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 8539.31.31 | Com fósforo tribanda e que contenham mais de 5 mg de mercúrio | 16.2% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8539.31.32 | Com fósforo em halofosfato e que contenham mais de 10 mg de mercúrio | 16.2% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 8539.31.39 | Outros | 16.2% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
How to import lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 6 NCM codes under HS 8539.31. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 16.2%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- 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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