NCM 8204.12.00
Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8204.12.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), adjustable. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 5.2% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: -- De abertura variável
Tax breakdown for NCM 8204.12.00
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8204.12
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $19.8M of products under HS heading 8204.12 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8204.12 details →
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff elimination over 7-10 years. European precision tool manufacturers benefit directly.
How to import NCM 8204.12.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8204.12.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16.2%, but Brazil adds IPI (5.2%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Get import licenses — check if your specific product requires ANVISA, INMETRO, or MAPA clearance.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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