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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8512.20

NCM 8512.20.23

Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
9.75%
IPI
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NCM 8512.20.23 is the Brazilian tariff code for lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539). This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 9.75% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 6 NCM codes under HS heading 8512.20.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8512Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles
8512.20Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)
8512.20.23
Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)

Official Brazilian text: Caixas de luzes combinadas

Tax breakdown for NCM 8512.20.23

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
18%
IPIExcise tax
9.75%
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 8512.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $1.1B of products under HS heading 8512.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Mexico
$277.5M24.8%
2China
$222.4M19.9%
3India
$81.9M7.3%
4Thailand
$70.7M6.3%
5Japan
$46.2M4.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8512.20 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.

Other NCM codes under HS 8512.20

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8512.20.11Faróis18%2.6%Calculate →
8512.20.19Outros18%9.75%Calculate →
8512.20.21Luzes fixas18%2.6%Calculate →
8512.20.22Luzes indicadoras de manobras18%9.75%Calculate →
8512.20.29Outros18%9.75%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8512.20.23 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8512.20.23 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 (9.75%), 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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How to Export to Brazil

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Regulatory Agencies

ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?

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