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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8421.32

NCM 8421.32.00

Machinery; catalytic converters or particulate filters, whether or not combined, for purifying or filtering exhaust gases from internal combustion engines

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 8421.32.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery; catalytic converters or particulate filters, whether or not combined, for purifying or filtering exhaust gases from internal combustion engines. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8421Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases
8421.32Machinery; catalytic converters or particulate filters, whether or not combined, for purifying or filtering exhaust gases from internal combustion engines
8421.32.00
Machinery; catalytic converters or particulate filters, whether or not combined, for purifying or filtering exhaust gases from internal combustion engines

Official Brazilian text: -- Conversores catalíticos e filtros de partículas, mesmo combinados, para depurar ou filtrar os gases de escape dos motores de ignição por centelha (faísca) ou por compressão

Tax breakdown for NCM 8421.32.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
18%
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 8421.32

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $609.5M of products under HS heading 8421.32 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$84.3M13.8%
2South Africa
$80.6M13.2%
3Germany
$73.6M12.1%
4Thailand
$70.7M11.6%
5Netherlands
$69.7M11.4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8421.32 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.

How to import NCM 8421.32.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8421.32.00 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 (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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

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