NCM 8442.30.10
Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8442.30.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components. This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. 2 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 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8442.30.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: De compor por processo fotográfico
Tax breakdown for NCM 8442.30.10
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
2 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8442.30.10. 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 8442.30
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $21.6M of products under HS heading 8442.30 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8442.30 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 8442.30
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8442.30.20 | De compor caracteres tipográficos por outros processos, mesmo com dispositivo de fundir | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8442.30.90 | Outros | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8442.30.10 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8442.30.10 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 — 2 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
Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.
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?
Calculate your landed cost for NCM 8442.30.10
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