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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8431.49

NCM 8431.49.21

Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

9%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 8431.49.21 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431. This code carries 9% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 5 NCM codes under HS heading 8431.49.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8431Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430
8431.49Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
8431.49.21
Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431

Official Brazilian text: Cabinas

Tax breakdown for NCM 8431.49.21

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
9%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 8431.49

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $1.6B of products under HS heading 8431.49 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$612.2M38.4%
2USA
$357.9M22.5%
3#380
$126.6M7.9%
4India
$87.4M5.5%
5Rep. of Korea
$62.9M3.9%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8431.49 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 8431.49

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8431.49.10De máquinas ou aparelhos da posição 84.2614%3.25%Calculate →
8431.49.22Lagartas (esteiras)12.6%3.25%Calculate →
8431.49.23Tanques de combustível e demais reservatórios12.6%3.25%Calculate →
8431.49.29Outras0%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8431.49.21 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8431.49.21 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 9%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), 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.

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