NCM 8472.30.10
Office machines; for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or cancelling postage stamps
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8472.30.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for office machines; for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or cancelling postage stamps. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 13% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8472.30.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Máquinas automáticas para obliterar selos postais
Tax breakdown for NCM 8472.30.10
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8472.30
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $9K of products under HS heading 8472.30 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8472.30 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.
Other NCM codes under HS 8472.30
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8472.30.20 | Máquinas automáticas para seleção de correspondência por formato e classificação e distribuição da mesma por leitura óptica do código postal | 0% | 13% | Calculate → |
| 8472.30.30 | Máquinas automáticas para seleção e distribuição de encomendas, por leitura óptica do código postal | 0% | 13% | Calculate → |
| 8472.30.90 | Outras | 0% | 13% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8472.30.10 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8472.30.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (13%), 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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