HS 9026.10: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9026.10 covers instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–18%. 4 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for this heading, meaning qualifying capital goods or IT equipment can enter Brazil at 0% duty. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $522.2M 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.
Ex-Tarifário available
4 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover1 NCM code in this heading. Capital goods (BK) and IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil can import at 0% duty instead of 0%–18%.
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 9026.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9026.10.11 | Medidores-transmissores eletrônicos, que funcionem pelo princípio de indução eletromagnética | 12.6% | 9.75% | 4 active | Calculate → |
| 9026.10.19 | Outros | 18% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 9026.10.21 | De metais, mediante correntes parasitas | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9026.10.29 | Outros | 18% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 9026.10. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–18%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 4 active exemptions exist for this heading. If your product qualifies, import duty drops to 0%.
- 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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