HS 9209.30: Musical instrument strings
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9209.30 covers musical instrument strings under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 14.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $6.7M worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$6.7M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1USA
$4.8M72.1%
2Austria
$509K7.6%
3China
$501K7.5%
4Argentina
$327K4.9%
5Germany
$148K2.2%
6Denmark
$131K2%
7France
$81K1.2%
8Mexico
$61K0.9%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 9209.30
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9209.30.00 | - Cordas para instrumentos musicais | 14.4% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import musical instrument strings into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 9209.30. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 14.4%. 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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