NCM 8422.40.30
Machinery; for packing or wrapping
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8422.40.30 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery; for packing or wrapping. 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 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8422.40.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: De empacotar embalagens confeccionadas com papel ou cartão dos subitens 4811.51.22 ou 4811.59.23 em caixas ou bandejas de papel ou cartão dobráveis, com capacidade igual ou superior a 5.000 embalagens por hora
Tax breakdown for NCM 8422.40.30
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8422.40
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $445.9M of products under HS heading 8422.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8422.40 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 8422.40
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8422.40.10 | Horizontais, próprias para empacotamento de massas alimentícias longas (comprimento superior a 200 mm) em pacotes tipo almofadas (pillow pack), com capacidade de produção superior a 100 pacotes por minuto e controlador lógico programável (CLP) | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8422.40.20 | Automática, para embalar tubos ou barras de metal, em atados de peso inferior ou igual a 2.000 kg e comprimento inferior ou igual a 12 m | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8422.40.90 | Outros | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8422.40.30 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8422.40.30 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- 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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