NCM 8473.50.40
Machines; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) equally suitable for use with machines of two or more of the headings 8470 to 8472
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8473.50.40 is the Brazilian tariff code for machines; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) equally suitable for use with machines of two or more of the headings 8470 to 8472. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. 2 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for this NCM — qualifying capital goods or IT equipment can import at 0% duty instead. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8473.50.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Cabeças magnéticas
Tax breakdown for NCM 8473.50.40
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
2 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8473.50.40. If your product is capital goods (BK) or IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil, you may import at 0% duty instead of 0%.
Trade overview — HS 8473.50
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $23.6M of products under HS heading 8473.50 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8473.50 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 8473.50
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8473.50.10 | Circuitos impressos com componentes elétricos ou eletrônicos, montados | 14% | 15% | Calculate → |
| 8473.50.50 | Placas (módulos) de memória com uma superfície inferior ou igual a 50 cm2 | 14% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8473.50.90 | Outros | 14% | 10% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8473.50.40 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8473.50.40 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 2 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 0% to 0%.
- 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.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
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How to Export to Brazil
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What is Ex-Tarifário?
How to get 0% duty on capital goods and IT equipment.
Regulatory Agencies
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
Calculate your landed cost for NCM 8473.50.40
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