NCM 8472.90.40
Office machines; not elsewhere classified
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8472.90.40 is the Brazilian tariff code for office machines; not elsewhere classified. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 13% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 8 NCM codes under HS heading 8472.90.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Máquinas apontadoras de lápis (apara-lápis), perfuradores, grampeadores e desgrampeadores
Tax breakdown for NCM 8472.90.40
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8472.90
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $31.7M of products under HS heading 8472.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8472.90 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 8472.90
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8472.90.10 | Distribuidores (dispensadores) automáticos de notas (papéis-moeda), incluindo os que efetuam outras operações bancárias | 14% | 15% | Calculate → |
| 8472.90.20 | Máquinas do tipo utilizado em caixas de banco, com dispositivo para autenticar | 14% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8472.90.30 | Máquinas para selecionar e contar moedas ou notas (papéis-moeda) | 14% | 13% | Calculate → |
| 8472.90.51 | Com capacidade de classificação superior a 400 documentos por minuto | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8472.90.59 | Outras | 14% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8472.90.91 | Máquinas para imprimir endereços ou para estampar placas de endereços | 0% | 13% | Calculate → |
| 8472.90.99 | Outros | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8472.90.40 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8472.90.40 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16.2%, 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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