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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8423.90

NCM 8423.90.29

Weighing machines; weights of all kinds, parts of weighing machinery

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 8423.90.29 is the Brazilian tariff code for weighing machines; weights of all kinds, parts of weighing machinery. This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8423.90.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8423Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds
8423.90Weighing machines; weights of all kinds, parts of weighing machinery
8423.90.29
Weighing machines; weights of all kinds, parts of weighing machinery

Official Brazilian text: Outras

Tax breakdown for NCM 8423.90.29

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14%
IPIExcise tax
6.5%
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 8423.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $25.5M of products under HS heading 8423.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$11.8M46.2%
2Japan
$2.4M9.5%
3Germany
$2.3M9%
4USA
$1.6M6.4%
5#380
$1.1M4.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8423.90 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.

Other NCM codes under HS 8423.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8423.90.10Pesos14.4%6.5%Calculate →
8423.90.21De aparelhos ou instrumentos da subposição 8423.1014.4%6.5%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8423.90.29 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8423.90.29 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14%, but Brazil adds IPI (6.5%), 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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