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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8516.79

NCM 8516.79.20

Electro-thermic appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
7.8%
IPI
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NCM 8516.79.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for electro-thermic appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 7.8% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8516.79.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8516Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545
8516.79Electro-thermic appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes
8516.79.20
Electro-thermic appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes

Official Brazilian text: Fritadoras

Tax breakdown for NCM 8516.79.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
18%
IPIExcise tax
7.8%
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 8516.79

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $299.5M of products under HS heading 8516.79 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$296.9M99.1%
2Other Asia, nes
$838K0.3%
3USA
$470K0.2%
4China, Hong Kong SAR
$359K0.1%
5Germany
$223K0.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8516.79 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 8516.79

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8516.79.10Panelas18%7.8%Calculate →
8516.79.90Outros18%9.75%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8516.79.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8516.79.20 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 (7.8%), 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.

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Regulatory Agencies

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