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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8477.40

NCM 8477.40.10

Machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 8477.40.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8477.40.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8477Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter
8477.40Machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials
8477.40.10
Machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

Official Brazilian text: De moldar a vácuo poliestireno expandido (EPS) ou polipropileno expandido (EPP)

Tax breakdown for NCM 8477.40.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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.

Trade overview — HS 8477.40

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $41.9M of products under HS heading 8477.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$14.3M34.2%
2Other Asia, nes
$7.9M18.9%
3#380
$6.0M14.3%
4Germany
$4.9M11.8%
5Switzerland
$4.1M9.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8477.40 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.

Other NCM codes under HS 8477.40

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8477.40.90Outras14%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8477.40.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8477.40.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, 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. Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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