NCM 8468.10.00
Machinery and apparatus; hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8468.10.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery and apparatus; hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: - Maçaricos de uso manual
Tax breakdown for NCM 8468.10.00
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8468.10
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $11.7M of products under HS heading 8468.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8468.10 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.
How to import NCM 8468.10.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8468.10.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, 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.
- 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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