HS 8608.00: Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof

HS 8608.00 covers railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 14%. 8 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 3 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 $69.8M worth of these products, with Rep. of Korea as the leading supplier.

How to import railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof into Brazil

1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 8608.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 14%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
3. Check Ex-Tarifário — 8 active exemptions exist for this heading. If your product qualifies, import duty drops to 0%.
4. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
5. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.