HS 8607.30: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8607.30 covers railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 14%. 4 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for this 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 $4.0M worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Full tariff elimination for most railway equipment within 7 years. European manufacturers (Alstom, Siemens) benefit from public procurement access.
Ex-Tarifário available
4 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover1 NCM code in this heading. Capital goods (BK) and IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil can import at 0% duty instead of 14%.
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 8607.30
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8607.30.00 | - Ganchos e outros sistemas de engate, para-choques, e suas partes | 14% | 0% | 4 active | Calculate → |
How to import railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 8607.30. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 14%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 4 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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