HS 9027.89: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, exposure meters
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9027.89 covers instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, exposure meters under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 7 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–14%. 85 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for 2 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 $432.3M 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.
Ex-Tarifário available
85 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions cover2 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 9027.89
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9027.89.11 | Calorímetros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9027.89.12 | Viscosímetros | 14% | 0% | 2 active | Calculate → |
| 9027.89.13 | Densitômetros | 14% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9027.89.14 | Aparelhos medidores de pH | 14% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9027.89.20 | Polarógrafos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9027.89.91 | Exposímetros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 9027.89.99 | Outros | 12.6% | 0% | 83 active | Calculate → |
How to import instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, exposure meters into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 7 NCM codes under HS 9027.89. 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 — 85 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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