NCM 8428.90.90
Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8428.90.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428. This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. 78 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for this NCM — qualifying capital goods or IT equipment can import at 0% duty instead. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8428.90.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Outros
Tax breakdown for NCM 8428.90.90
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
78 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8428.90.90. If your product is capital goods (BK) or IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil, you may import at 0% duty instead of 14%.
Trade overview — HS 8428.90
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $277.1M of products under HS heading 8428.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8428.90 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 8428.90
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8428.90.10 | Do tipo utilizado para desembarque de botes salva-vidas, motorizados ou providos de dispositivo de compensação de inclinação | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8428.90.20 | Transportadores-elevadores (transelevadores) automáticos, de deslocamento horizontal sobre guias | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8428.90.30 | Máquina para formação de pilhas de jornais, dispostos em sentido alternado, de capacidade igual ou superior a 80.000 exemplares/h | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8428.90.90 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8428.90.90 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 78 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 14% to 0%.
- 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.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
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How to Export to Brazil
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What is Ex-Tarifário?
How to get 0% duty on capital goods and IT equipment.
Regulatory Agencies
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
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