NCM 8479.89.31
Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8479.89.31 is the Brazilian tariff code for machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 10 NCM codes under HS heading 8479.89.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Limpadores de para-brisas
Tax breakdown for NCM 8479.89.31
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8479.89
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.8B of products under HS heading 8479.89 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8479.89 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 8479.89
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8479.89.11 | Prensas | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.12 | Distribuidores e doseadores de sólidos ou de líquidos | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.21 | Máquinas e aparelhos para cestaria ou espartaria | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.22 | Máquinas e aparelhos para fabricação de pincéis, brochas ou escovas | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.32 | Acumuladores | 16.2% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.40 | Silos metálicos para cereais, fixos (não transportáveis), incluindo as baterias, com mecanismos elevadores ou extratores incorporados | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.91 | Aparelhos para limpar peças por ultrassom | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.92 | Máquinas de leme para embarcações | 14% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8479.89.99 | Outros | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8479.89.31 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8479.89.31 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 (3.25%), 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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Regulatory Agencies
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