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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8483.10

NCM 8483.10.40

Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 8483.10.40 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

Ch. 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
8483Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings
8483.10Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks
8483.10.40
Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks

Official Brazilian text: Manivelas

Tax breakdown for NCM 8483.10.40

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
16%
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 8483.10

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $1.4B of products under HS heading 8483.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$297.5M21.6%
2USA
$283.9M20.6%
3France
$235.6M17.1%
4India
$129.6M9.4%
5Turkey
$107.2M7.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8483.10 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 8483.10

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8483.10.11Forjados, de peso igual ou superior a 900 kg e comprimento igual ou superior a 2.000 mm0%0%Calculate →
8483.10.19Outros16%2.6%Calculate →
8483.10.20Árvores de cames para comando de válvulas16%0%Calculate →
8483.10.30Veios flexíveis16%0%Calculate →
8483.10.50Árvores 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 mm0%7.8%Calculate →
8483.10.90Outras16%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8483.10.40 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8483.10.40 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. 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.
  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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

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