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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8508.11

NCM 8508.11.00

Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 8508.11.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8508Vacuum cleaners
8508.11Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L
8508.11.00
Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L

Official Brazilian text: -- De potência não superior a 1.500 W e cujo volume do reservatório não exceda 20 l

Tax breakdown for NCM 8508.11.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
18%
IPIExcise tax
6.5%
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 8508.11

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $212.7M of products under HS heading 8508.11 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$207.4M97.5%
2USA
$3.0M1.4%
3Slovenia
$453K0.2%
4Viet Nam
$349K0.2%
5Malaysia
$329K0.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8508.11 details →

Regulatory agencies

INMETROAnatel

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.

How to import NCM 8508.11.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8508.11.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 18%, but Brazil adds IPI (6.5%), 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, Anatel. 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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