HS 9608.60: Pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9608.60 covers pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir 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 $1.4M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$1.4M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1China
$574K39.8%
2Japan
$351K24.3%
3Germany
$344K23.9%
4India
$95K6.6%
5Switzerland
$28K2%
6France
$24K1.7%
7Poland
$12K0.8%
8Rep. of Korea
$5K0.4%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 9608.60
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9608.60.00 | - Cargas com ponta, para canetas esferográficas | 16.2% | 13% | — | Calculate → |
How to import pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 9608.60. 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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