HS 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9027.50 covers instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 6 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–14%. 78 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 5 NCMs in 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 $293.9M 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
78 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover5 NCM codes 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%–14%.
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 9027.50
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9027.50.10 | Colorímetros | 14% | 0% | 4 active | Calculate → |
| 9027.50.20 | Fotômetros | 14% | 0% | 26 active | Calculate → |
| 9027.50.30 | Refratômetros | 14% | 0% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 9027.50.40 | Sacarímetros | 14% | 0% | 1 active | Calculate → |
| 9027.50.50 | Citômetro de fluxo | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9027.50.90 | Outros | 12.6% | 0% | 46 active | Calculate → |
How to import instruments and apparatus; using optical radiations (uv, visible, ir), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 6 NCM codes under HS 9027.50. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–14%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 78 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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