HS 9206.00: Musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9206.00 covers musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $18.7M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$18.7M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1China
$15.8M84.7%
2USA
$1.3M6.8%
3Thailand
$411K2.2%
4Other Asia, nes
$333K1.8%
5Turkey
$241K1.3%
6Germany
$133K0.7%
7Switzerland
$127K0.7%
8Netherlands
$116K0.6%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 9206.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9206.00.00 | Instrumentos musicais de percussão (por exemplo, tambores, caixas, xilofones, pratos, castanholas, maracás). | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import musical instruments; percussion (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 9206.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 16.2%. 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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