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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8452.21

NCM 8452.21.90

Sewing machines; (not household type), automatic units

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 8452.21.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for sewing machines; (not household type), automatic units. 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 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8452.21.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8452Sewing machines; other than book-sewing machines of heading no. 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles
8452.21Sewing machines; (not household type), automatic units
8452.21.90
Sewing machines; (not household type), automatic units

Official Brazilian text: Outras

Tax breakdown for NCM 8452.21.90

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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 8452.21

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $73.2M of products under HS heading 8452.21 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$52.9M72.2%
2Canada
$6.6M9.1%
3Germany
$4.1M5.6%
4Other Asia, nes
$2.9M4%
5#380
$1.4M2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8452.21 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 8452.21

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8452.21.10Para costurar couros ou peles0%0%Calculate →
8452.21.20Para costurar tecidos0%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8452.21.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8452.21.90 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. 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.
  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.

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Regulatory Agencies

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