HS 9608.10: Pens; ball point
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9608.10 covers pens; ball point 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 $56.1M worth of these products, with India as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$56.1M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1India
$21.0M37.5%
2China
$17.9M31.9%
3Japan
$4.4M7.8%
4Germany
$3.3M5.8%
5Peru
$3.2M5.7%
6France
$2.3M4.1%
7Mexico
$1.4M2.6%
8Turkey
$806K1.4%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 9608.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9608.10.00 | - Canetas esferográficas | 16.2% | 20% | — | Calculate → |
How to import pens; ball point into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 9608.10. 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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