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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8468.90

NCM 8468.90.20

Machinery and apparatus; parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 8468.90.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery and apparatus; parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8468.90.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8468Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing, welding, whether or not capable of cutting, other than those of heading no. 8515; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances
8468.90Machinery and apparatus; parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof
8468.90.20
Machinery and apparatus; parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof

Official Brazilian text: De máquinas ou aparelhos para soldar por fricção

Tax breakdown for NCM 8468.90.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 8468.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $8.5M of products under HS heading 8468.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$4.1M48.4%
2Germany
$1.7M19.3%
3#380
$908K10.6%
4Poland
$546K6.4%
5USA
$382K4.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8468.90 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 8468.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8468.90.10De maçaricos de uso manual14.4%3.25%Calculate →
8468.90.90Outras14%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8468.90.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8468.90.20 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 (3.25%), 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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