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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments

HS 9016.00: Balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

2
NCM codes
14%
Import duty (II)
0
With Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Landed cost

HS 9016.00 covers balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 14%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $17.8M worth of these products, with Switzerland as the leading supplier.

Regulatory agencies

INMETROANVISA

Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff elimination over 7-10 years. European medical device and scientific instrument manufacturers benefit significantly.

Full EU-Mercosur guide →

Brazil imports — 2024

Source: UN Comtrade
$17.8M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries

Top exporters to Brazil

1Switzerland
$5.3M29.9%
2China
$5.1M28.9%
3Philippines
$3.3M18.6%
4Germany
$2.2M12.6%
5Poland
$847K4.8%
6China, Hong Kong SAR
$520K2.9%
7USA
$215K1.2%
8Country 380
$97K0.5%

CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.

NCM codes under HS 9016.00

NCM CodeDescription (PT — official)IIIPIEx-Tarif.
9016.00.10Sensíveis a pesos não superiores a 0,2 mg14%0%—Calculate →
9016.00.90Outras14%0%—Calculate →

How to import balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights into Brazil

  1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 9016.00. 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. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
  4. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.

How to Export to Brazil

Step-by-step guide for foreign companies.

Calculate your landed cost

Enter CIF value and get a breakdown of all 7 Brazilian import taxes for HS 9016.00.

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