HS 9018.32: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; tubular metal needles and needles for sutures
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9018.32 covers medical, surgical instruments and appliances; tubular metal needles and needles for sutures under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 5 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–14.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $112.3M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
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.
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 9018.32
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018.32.11 | Gengivais | 14.4% | 5.2% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.32.12 | De aço cromo-níquel, bisel trifacetado e diâmetro exterior igual ou superior a 1,6 mm, do tipo utilizado com bolsas de sangue | 0% | 5.2% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.32.13 | Agulhas ponta de lápis, do tipo utilizado em anestesia epidural ou raquidiana | 0% | 5.2% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.32.19 | Outras | 14.4% | 8% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.32.20 | Para suturas | 0% | 5.2% | — | Calculate → |
How to import medical, surgical instruments and appliances; tubular metal needles and needles for sutures into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 5 NCM codes under HS 9018.32. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–14.4%. 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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