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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8437.90

NCM 8437.90.00

Machines; parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
0%
With Ex-Tarifário
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NCM 8437.90.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for machines; parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery). This code carries 12% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. 20 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.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8437Machines for cleaning, sorting, grading seed, grain, dried leguminous vegetables; machinery used in the milling industry for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, not farm type machinery
8437.90Machines; parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery)
8437.90.00
Machines; parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery)

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Tax breakdown for NCM 8437.90.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12%
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.

Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM

20 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8437.90.00. 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 12%.

Check Ex-Tarifário Database →What is Ex-Tarifário?

Trade overview — HS 8437.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $37.4M of products under HS heading 8437.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$7.0M18.9%
2China
$6.5M17.4%
3India
$4.5M12%
4Spain
$4.1M11%
5United Kingdom
$4.0M10.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8437.90 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.

How to import NCM 8437.90.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8437.90.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12%, 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. Check Ex-Tarifário — 20 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 12% to 0%.
  4. Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO. Apply before shipping.
  5. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.

How to Export to Brazil

Step-by-step guide for foreign companies.

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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