HS 9018.39: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; catheters, cannulae and the like
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9018.39 covers medical, surgical instruments and appliances; catheters, cannulae and the like under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 10 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 $993.3M worth of these products, with USA 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 9018.39
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018.39.10 | Agulhas | 14.4% | 5.2% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.21 | De borracha | 14.4% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.22 | Cateteres de poli(cloreto de vinila), para embolectomia arterial | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.23 | Cateteres de poli(cloreto de vinila), para termodiluição | 0% | 5.2% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.25 | Sondas vesicais estéreis de poliuretano, com revestimento hidrofílico, de uso intermitente, apresentadas em embalagens com solução salina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.26 | Cateteres intravenosos periféricos, de plástico | 14.4% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.29 | Outros | 14.4% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.30 | Lancetas para vacinação e cautérios | 14.4% | 5.2% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.91 | Artigo para fístula arteriovenosa, composto de agulha, base de fixação tipo borboleta, tubo plástico com conector e obturador | 14.4% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9018.39.99 | Outros | 14.4% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import medical, surgical instruments and appliances; catheters, cannulae and the like into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 10 NCM codes under HS 9018.39. 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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