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Ch. 84›HS 8408.20

NCM 8408.20.10

Engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 8408.20.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8408.20.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8408Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)
8408.20Engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87
8408.20.10
Engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87

Official Brazilian text: De cilindrada inferior ou igual a 1.500 cm3

Tax breakdown for NCM 8408.20.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
18%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 8408.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $1.1B of products under HS heading 8408.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Argentina
$479.0M44.4%
2#380
$173.4M16.1%
3France
$126.5M11.7%
4India
$78.1M7.2%
5Germany
$62.7M5.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8408.20 details →

Regulatory agencies

INMETRO

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

EU-Mercosur impact

93% of EU machinery exports liberalized within 10 years. This is the single most impactful chapter for the EU-Mercosur agreement.

Other NCM codes under HS 8408.20

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8408.20.20De cilindrada superior a 1.500 cm3, mas não superior a 2.500 cm318%2.6%Calculate →
8408.20.30De cilindrada superior a 2.500 cm3, mas não superior a 3.500 cm318%2.6%Calculate →
8408.20.90Outros18%2.6%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8408.20.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8408.20.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 18%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), 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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