NCM 8452.29.25
Sewing machines; not household or automatic unit type
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8452.29.25 is the Brazilian tariff code for sewing machines; not household or automatic unit type. 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 8 NCM codes under HS heading 8452.29.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Galoneiras
Tax breakdown for NCM 8452.29.25
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8452.29
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $145.9M of products under HS heading 8452.29 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8452.29 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 8452.29
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8452.29.10 | Para costurar couros ou peles | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8452.29.21 | Remalhadeiras | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8452.29.22 | Para casear | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8452.29.23 | Tipo zigue-zague para inserir elástico | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8452.29.24 | De costura reta | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8452.29.29 | Outras | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8452.29.90 | Outras | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8452.29.25 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8452.29.25 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- 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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