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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8453.10

NCM 8453.10.10

Machinery; for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 8453.10.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery; for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing 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 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8453.10.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8453Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines
8453.10Machinery; for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines
8453.10.10
Machinery; for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines

Official Brazilian text: Máquinas para dividir couros com largura útil inferior ou igual a 3.000 mm, com lâmina sem fim, com controle eletrônico programável

Tax breakdown for NCM 8453.10.10

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 8453.10

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $15.4M of products under HS heading 8453.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1#380
$15.0M97.4%
2China
$235K1.5%
3China, Hong Kong SAR
$140K0.9%
4USA
$22K0.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8453.10 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 8453.10

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8453.10.90Outros14%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8453.10.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8453.10.10 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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