NCM 8473.30.42
Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8473.30.42 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471. This code carries 10.8% import duty (II) and 15% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 11 NCM codes under HS heading 8473.30.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Placas (módulos) de memória com uma superfície inferior ou igual a 50 cm2
Tax breakdown for NCM 8473.30.42
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8473.30
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $2.0B of products under HS heading 8473.30 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8473.30 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 8473.30
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8473.30.11 | Com fonte de alimentação, mesmo com módulo display numérico | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8473.30.19 | Outros | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8473.30.31 | Conjuntos cabeça-disco (HDA - Head Disk Assembly) de unidades de discos rígidos, montados | 3.6% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8473.30.32 | Braços posicionadores de cabeças magnéticas | 0% | 1.3% | Calculate → |
| 8473.30.33 | Cabeças magnéticas | 0% | 1.3% | Calculate → |
| 8473.30.34 | Mecanismos bobinadores para unidades de fitas magnéticas (magnetic tape transporter) | 0% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8473.30.39 | Outras | 3.6% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8473.30.41 | Placas-mãe (mother boards) | 14% | 15% | Calculate → |
| 8473.30.49 | Outros | 10.8% | 15% | Calculate → |
| 8473.30.90 | Outros | 7.2% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8473.30.42 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8473.30.42 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 10.8%, but Brazil adds IPI (15%), 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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