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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 84›HS 8483.60

NCM 8483.60.19

Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 8483.60.19 is the Brazilian tariff code for clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8483.60.

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
8483.60Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints)
8483.60.19
Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints)

Official Brazilian text: Outras

Tax breakdown for NCM 8483.60.19

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
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 8483.60

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $150.4M of products under HS heading 8483.60 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$38.4M25.6%
2Germany
$33.9M22.5%
3China
$32.9M21.9%
4India
$7.9M5.3%
5#380
$6.0M4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8483.60 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 8483.60

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8483.60.11De fricção12.6%0%Calculate →
8483.60.90Outros12.6%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8483.60.19 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8483.60.19 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, 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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