NCM 8445.40.12
Textile machinery; winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8445.40.12 is the Brazilian tariff code for textile machinery; winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 10 NCM codes under HS heading 8445.40.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Para fios elastanos
Tax breakdown for NCM 8445.40.12
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8445.40
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $21.2M of products under HS heading 8445.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8445.40 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 8445.40
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8445.40.11 | Bobinadoras de trama (espuladeiras) | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8445.40.18 | Outras, com atador automático | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8445.40.19 | Outras | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8445.40.21 | Com velocidade de bobinado igual ou superior a 4.000 m/min | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8445.40.29 | Outras | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8445.40.31 | Com controle de comprimento ou peso e atador automático | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8445.40.39 | Outras | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8445.40.40 | Noveleiras automáticas | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8445.40.90 | Outras | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8445.40.12 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8445.40.12 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- 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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