HS 8901.10: Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 8901.10 covers cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 0%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction.
EU-Mercosur impact
Mixed — some tariff reduction but Brazil maintains protective policies for domestic shipbuilding.
NCM codes under HS 8901.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8901.10.00 | - Transatlânticos, barcos de excursão e embarcações semelhantes principalmente concebidas para o transporte de pessoas; ferryboats | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 8901.10. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 0%. 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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