HS 8606.91: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8606.91 covers railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 12.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction.
EU-Mercosur impact
Full tariff elimination for most railway equipment within 7 years. European manufacturers (Alstom, Siemens) benefit from public procurement access.
NCM codes under HS 8606.91
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8606.91.00 | -- Cobertos e fechados | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 8606.91. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 12.6%. 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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