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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026

NCM 8311.20.00

Wire; cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14.4%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
Ex-Tarifário
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NCM 8311.20.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for wire; cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

8311Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying
8311.20.00
Wire; cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding

Official Brazilian text: - Fios revestidos interiormente para soldar a arco, de metais comuns

Tax breakdown for NCM 8311.20.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14.4%
IPIExcise tax
6.5%
PIS/COFINSSocial contributions
11.75%
ICMSState VAT — varies by state
17–20%
AFRMMMaritime freight surcharge
8%
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Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.

Trade overview — HS 8311.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $46.9M of products under HS heading 8311.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$18.7M39.9%
2Rep. of Korea
$11.6M24.8%
3Germany
$5.5M11.8%
4Viet Nam
$3.9M8.3%
5USA
$3.0M6.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8311.20 details →

Regulatory agencies

INMETRO

Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff elimination over 7-10 years.

How to import NCM 8311.20.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8311.20.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, but Brazil adds IPI (6.5%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
  3. Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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