NCM 8501.40.21
Electric motors; AC motors, single-phase
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8501.40.21 is the Brazilian tariff code for electric motors; AC motors, single-phase. 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 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8501.40.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Síncronos
Tax breakdown for NCM 8501.40.21
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8501.40
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $459.4M of products under HS heading 8501.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8501.40 details →
Regulatory agencies
Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.
EU-Mercosur impact
Most products liberalized within 10 years. Telecom infrastructure equipment benefits significantly.
Other NCM codes under HS 8501.40
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501.40.11 | Síncronos | 16.2% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8501.40.19 | Outros | 16.2% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8501.40.29 | Outros | 12.6% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8501.40.21 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8501.40.21 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO, Anatel. 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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