NCM 8418.69.40
Refrigerating or freezing equipment; n.e.c. in heading no. 8418
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8418.69.40 is the Brazilian tariff code for refrigerating or freezing equipment; n.e.c. in heading no. 8418. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 13% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 7 NCM codes under HS heading 8418.69.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Grupos frigoríficos de compressão com capacidade inferior ou igual a 30.000 frigorias/hora
Tax breakdown for NCM 8418.69.40
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8418.69
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $461.1M of products under HS heading 8418.69 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8418.69 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 8418.69
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8418.69.10 | Máquinas não domésticas para preparação de sorvetes | 18% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8418.69.20 | Resfriadores de leite | 18% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8418.69.31 | De água ou sucos | 16.2% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8418.69.32 | De bebidas carbonatadas | 16.2% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8418.69.91 | Resfriadores de água, de absorção por brometo de lítio | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8418.69.99 | Outros | 18% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8418.69.40 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8418.69.40 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 18%, but Brazil adds IPI (13%), 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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Regulatory Agencies
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