NCM 8409.91.15
Engines; parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8409.91.15 is the Brazilian tariff code for engines; parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft). This code carries 16% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 12 NCM codes under HS heading 8409.91.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Coletores de admissão ou de escape
Tax breakdown for NCM 8409.91.15
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8409.91
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.8B of products under HS heading 8409.91 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8409.91 details →
Regulatory agencies
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 8409.91
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8409.91.11 | Bielas | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.12 | Blocos de cilindros, cabeçotes e cárteres | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.13 | Carburadores, com bomba e dispositivo de compensação de nível de combustível incorporados, ambos a membrana, de diâmetro de venturi inferior ou igual a 22,8 mm e peso inferior ou igual a 280 g | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.14 | Válvulas de admissão ou de escape | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.16 | Anéis de segmento | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.17 | Guias de válvulas | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.18 | Outros carburadores | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.20 | Pistões ou êmbolos | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.30 | Camisas de cilindro | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.40 | Sistema de injeção eletrônica | 16% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8409.91.90 | Outras | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8409.91.15 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8409.91.15 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16%, 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.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO. Apply before shipping.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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