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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8461.40

NCM 8461.40.10

Machine-tools; gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 8461.40.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for machine-tools; gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets. 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 8461.40.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8461Machine-tools; for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting and grinding, finishing, sawing, cutting off and other tools working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets n.e.c.
8461.40Machine-tools; gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets
8461.40.10
Machine-tools; gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets

Official Brazilian text: De comando numérico

Tax breakdown for NCM 8461.40.10

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 8461.40

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $37.0M of products under HS heading 8461.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Germany
$29.5M79.7%
2#380
$2.3M6.2%
3Japan
$1.9M5.2%
4China
$1.4M3.8%
5Switzerland
$729K2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8461.40 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 8461.40

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8461.40.91Redondeadoras de dentes14%0%Calculate →
8461.40.99Outras14%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8461.40.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8461.40.10 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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