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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8471.70

NCM 8471.70.20

Units of automatic data processing machines; storage units

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 8471.70.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for units of automatic data processing machines; storage units. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 5 NCM codes under HS heading 8471.70.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8471Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included
8471.70Units of automatic data processing machines; storage units
8471.70.20
Units of automatic data processing machines; storage units

Official Brazilian text: De discos para leitura ou gravação de dados por meios ópticos (unidade de disco óptico)

Tax breakdown for NCM 8471.70.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
6.5%
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 8471.70

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $965.6M of products under HS heading 8471.70 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$235.8M24.4%
2USA
$131.3M13.6%
3Thailand
$127.1M13.2%
4Other Asia, nes
$121.2M12.5%
5Rep. of Korea
$89.6M9.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8471.70 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 8471.70

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8471.70.10De discos magnéticos16%10%Calculate →
8471.70.30De fitas magnéticas0%9.75%Calculate →
8471.70.40De estado sólido (SSD - Solid-State Drive)16%9.75%Calculate →
8471.70.90Outras, incluídas as combinações de unidades de, pelo menos, dois dos itens precedentes16%9.75%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8471.70.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8471.70.20 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 (6.5%), 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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