HS 8708.50: Vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8708.50 covers vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 6 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–18%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $1.4B worth of these products, with Sweden as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Special treatment — 15-year phase-out, the longest in the agreement. EU automakers get a TRQ of 50,000 units at reduced rates in the interim.
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 8708.50
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708.50.11 | Eixos com diferencial com capacidade de suportar cargas superiores ou iguais a 14.000 kg, redutores planetários nos extremos e dispositivo de freio (travão) incorporado, do tipo utilizado em veículos da subposição 8704.10 | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8708.50.12 | Eixos não motores | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8708.50.19 | Outros | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8708.50.80 | Outros | 18% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8708.50.91 | De eixos não motores, dos veículos das subposições 8701.10, 8701.30, 8701.91 a 8701.95 ou 8704.10 | 12.6% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 8708.50.99 | Outras | 18% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 6 NCM codes under HS 8708.50. 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.
- 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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