NCM 8443.99.90
Printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8443.99.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for printing machinery; parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91. This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. 6 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 19 NCM codes under HS heading 8443.99.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Outros
Tax breakdown for NCM 8443.99.90
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
6 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8443.99.90. 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 8443.99
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.0B of products under HS heading 8443.99 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8443.99 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 8443.99
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443.99.11 | Mecanismos de impressão, mesmo sem cabeça de impressão incorporada | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.12 | Cabeças de impressão | 0% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.19 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.21 | Mecanismos de impressão, mesmo sem cabeça de impressão incorporada | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.22 | Cabeças de impressão | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.23 | Cartuchos de tinta | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.29 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.31 | Mecanismos de impressão, mesmo sem cilindro fotossensível incorporado | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.32 | Cilindros recobertos de matéria semicondutora fotoelétrica | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.33 | Cartuchos de revelador (toners) | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.39 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.41 | Mecanismos de impressão, mesmo sem cabeça de impressão incorporada | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.42 | Cabeças de impressão | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.49 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.50 | Outros mecanismos de impressão, suas partes e acessórios | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.60 | Circuitos impressos com componentes elétricos ou eletrônicos, montados | 14% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.70 | Bandejas e gavetas, suas partes e acessórios | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8443.99.80 | Mecanismos de alimentação ou de triagem de papéis ou documentos, suas partes e acessórios | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8443.99.90 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8443.99.90 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14%, but Brazil adds IPI (6.5%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 6 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.
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Regulatory Agencies
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