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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8516.80

NCM 8516.80.10

Resistors; electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14.4%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 8516.80.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for resistors; electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8516.80.

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
8516.80Resistors; electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545
8516.80.10
Resistors; electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545

Official Brazilian text: Para aparelhos da presente posição

Tax breakdown for NCM 8516.80.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14.4%
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 8516.80

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $59.1M of products under HS heading 8516.80 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$26.5M44.9%
2USA
$7.7M13.1%
3Germany
$7.3M12.3%
4Mexico
$4.4M7.4%
5#380
$2.5M4.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8516.80 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 8516.80

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8516.80.90Outras16%6.5%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8516.80.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8516.80.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, 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.

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