NCM 8483.10.20
Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8483.10.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks. This code carries 16% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 7 NCM codes under HS heading 8483.10.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Árvores de cames para comando de válvulas
Tax breakdown for NCM 8483.10.20
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8483.10
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.4B of products under HS heading 8483.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8483.10 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 8483.10
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8483.10.11 | Forjados, de peso igual ou superior a 900 kg e comprimento igual ou superior a 2.000 mm | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.19 | Outros | 16% | 2.6% | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.30 | Veios flexíveis | 16% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.40 | Manivelas | 16% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.50 | Árvores de transmissão providas de acoplamentos dentados com entalhes de proteção contra sobrecarga, de comprimento igual ou superior a 1500 mm e diâmetro do eixo igual ou superior a 400 mm | 0% | 7.8% | Calculate → |
| 8483.10.90 | Outras | 16% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8483.10.20 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8483.10.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), 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.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
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Regulatory Agencies
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