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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8447.20

NCM 8447.20.30

Knitting machines; flat, stitch-bonding machines

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 8447.20.30 is the Brazilian tariff code for knitting machines; flat, stitch-bonding machines. This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8447.20.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8447Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting
8447.20Knitting machines; flat, stitch-bonding machines
8447.20.30
Knitting machines; flat, stitch-bonding machines

Official Brazilian text: Máquinas de costura por entrelaçamento (couture-tricotage)

Tax breakdown for NCM 8447.20.30

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14%
IPIExcise tax
0%
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 8447.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $41.1M of products under HS heading 8447.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Germany
$15.1M36.8%
2Japan
$14.3M34.9%
3China
$8.5M20.8%
4#380
$2.0M4.9%
5Other Asia, nes
$747K1.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8447.20 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 8447.20

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8447.20.10Teares manuais18%0%Calculate →
8447.20.21Para fabricação de malhas de urdidura0%0%Calculate →
8447.20.29Outros14%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8447.20.30 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8447.20.30 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. 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.
  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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

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