HS 9608.91: Pens; nibs and nib points
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 9608.91 covers pens; nibs and nib points 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 $87K worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$87K
Total CIF value
7
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1USA
$29K33.1%
2Germany
$24K27.9%
3Japan
$20K23.1%
4China
$7K8.2%
5Czechia
$6K7.5%
6France
$1760.2%
7United Kingdom
$600.1%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 9608.91
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9608.91.00 | -- Penas (aparos) e suas pontas | 16.2% | 13% | — | Calculate → |
How to import pens; nibs and nib points into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 9608.91. 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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