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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8408.90

NCM 8408.90.10

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

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 8408.90.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8408.90.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8408Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)
8408.90Engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87
8408.90.10
Engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87

Official Brazilian text: Estacionários, de potência normal ISO superior a 497,5 kW (663 HP), segundo Norma ISO 3046/1

Tax breakdown for NCM 8408.90.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
0%
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 8408.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $889.6M of products under HS heading 8408.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$345.3M38.8%
2China
$133.2M15%
3United Kingdom
$118.9M13.4%
4India
$78.9M8.9%
5Argentina
$74.4M8.4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8408.90 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 8408.90

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How to import NCM 8408.90.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8408.90.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), 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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