NCM 8504.40.29
Electrical static converters
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8504.40.29 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical static converters. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 9 NCM codes under HS heading 8504.40.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Outros
Tax breakdown for NCM 8504.40.29
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8504.40
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $3.2B of products under HS heading 8504.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8504.40 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 8504.40
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8504.40.10 | Carregadores de acumuladores | 18% | 5% | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.21 | De cristal (semicondutores) | 16.2% | 3.75% | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.22 | Eletrolíticos | 16.2% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.30 | Conversores de corrente contínua | 12.6% | 15% | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.40 | Equipamento de alimentação ininterrupta de energia (UPS ou no break) | 12.6% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.50 | Conversores eletrônicos de frequência, para variação de velocidade de motores elétricos | 14% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.60 | Aparelhos eletrônicos de alimentação de energia do tipo utilizado para iluminação de emergência | 16.2% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8504.40.90 | Outros | 14% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8504.40.29 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8504.40.29 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 (5%), 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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