HS 9021.90: Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9021.90 covers appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 8 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $415.3M 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 9021.90
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9021.90.11 | Cardiodesfibriladores automáticos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9021.90.12 | Implantes expansíveis (stents), mesmo montados sobre cateter do tipo balão | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9021.90.13 | Oclusores interauriculares constituídos por uma malha de fios de níquel e titânio preenchida com tecido de poliéster, mesmo apresentados com seu respectivo cateter | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9021.90.19 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9021.90.80 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9021.90.91 | De marca-passos cardíacos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9021.90.92 | De aparelhos para facilitar a audição dos surdos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9021.90.99 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 8 NCM codes under HS 9021.90. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 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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