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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8448.32

NCM 8448.32.11

Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery for preparing textile fibres, other than card clothing

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 8448.32.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery for preparing textile fibres, other than card clothing. This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 7 NCM codes under HS heading 8448.32.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8448Machinery, auxiliary; for use with machines of heading no. 8444 to 8447 (e.g. dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms) parts, accessories for machines of heading no. 8444, 8447
8448.32Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery for preparing textile fibres, other than card clothing
8448.32.11
Machines; parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery for preparing textile fibres, other than card clothing

Official Brazilian text: Chapéus (flats)

Tax breakdown for NCM 8448.32.11

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14%
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.

Trade overview — HS 8448.32

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $10.9M of products under HS heading 8448.32 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Germany
$3.3M29.9%
2Greece
$2.6M24.1%
3Switzerland
$1.4M13%
4USA
$1.4M12.8%
5China
$900K8.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8448.32 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 8448.32

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8448.32.19Outras14%3.25%Calculate →
8448.32.20De penteadoras0%3.25%Calculate →
8448.32.30De bancas de estiramento (bancas de fusos)14%3.25%Calculate →
8448.32.40De máquinas para a preparação da seda0%3.25%Calculate →
8448.32.50De máquinas para carbonizar lã0%3.25%Calculate →
8448.32.90Outros14%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8448.32.11 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8448.32.11 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 (3.25%), 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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