NCM 8421.99.20
Machinery; parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8421.99.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery; parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 5.2% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8421.99.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Do tipo utilizado em linhas de sangue para hemodiálise
Tax breakdown for NCM 8421.99.20
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8421.99
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $818.4M of products under HS heading 8421.99 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8421.99 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 8421.99
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8421.99.10 | De aparelhos para filtrar ou depurar gases, da subposição 8421.39 | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 8421.99.91 | Cartuchos de membrana de aparelhos de osmose inversa | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 8421.99.99 | Outras | 12.6% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8421.99.20 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8421.99.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (5.2%), 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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