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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8474.90

NCM 8474.90.00

Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand; parts

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
0%
With Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Full landed cost

NCM 8474.90.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand; parts. This code carries 12% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. 19 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.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8474Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels
8474.90Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand; parts
8474.90.00
Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand; parts

Official Brazilian text: - Partes

Tax breakdown for NCM 8474.90.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12%
IPIExcise tax
0%
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.

Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM

19 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8474.90.00. 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 12%.

Check Ex-Tarifário Database →What is Ex-Tarifário?

Trade overview — HS 8474.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $282.5M of products under HS heading 8474.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$91.0M32.2%
2India
$61.4M21.7%
3Germany
$20.7M7.3%
4USA
$18.3M6.5%
5Australia
$15.8M5.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8474.90 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.

How to import NCM 8474.90.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8474.90.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
  3. Check Ex-Tarifário — 19 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 12% to 0%.
  4. Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO. Apply before shipping.
  5. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.

How to Export to Brazil

Step-by-step guide for foreign companies.

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?

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