NCM 8481.80.91
Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8481.80.91 is the Brazilian tariff code for taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances; for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 7.8% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 14 NCM codes under HS heading 8481.80.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Válvulas tipo aerossol
Tax breakdown for NCM 8481.80.91
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8481.80
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.9B of products under HS heading 8481.80 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8481.80 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 8481.80
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8481.80.11 | Válvulas para escoamento | 16.2% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.19 | Outros | 16.2% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.21 | Válvulas de expansão termostáticas ou pressostáticas | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.29 | Outros | 14% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.31 | Com uma pressão de trabalho inferior ou igual a 50 mbar e dispositivo de segurança termoelétrico incorporado, do tipo utilizado em aparelhos domésticos | 16.2% | 2.6% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.39 | Outros | 14% | 2.6% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.92 | Válvulas solenoides | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.93 | Válvulas tipo gaveta | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.94 | Válvulas tipo globo | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.95 | Válvulas tipo esfera | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.96 | Válvulas tipo macho | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.97 | Válvulas tipo borboleta | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8481.80.99 | Outros | 12.6% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8481.80.91 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8481.80.91 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 (7.8%), 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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