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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8517.61

NCM 8517.61.99

Base stations

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16%
Import Duty (II)
9.75%
IPI
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NCM 8517.61.99 is the Brazilian tariff code for base stations. This code carries 16% import duty (II) and 9.75% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 8 NCM codes under HS heading 8517.61.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8517Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528
8517.61Base stations
8517.61.99
Base stations

Official Brazilian text: Outras

Tax breakdown for NCM 8517.61.99

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
16%
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 8517.61

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $126.1M of products under HS heading 8517.61 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$61.9M49.1%
2China
$26.7M21.1%
3Mexico
$9.6M7.6%
4Estonia
$7.8M6.2%
5Ukraine
$5.3M4.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8517.61 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 8517.61

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8517.61.30De telefonia celular0%15%Calculate →
8517.61.41Principal terrena fixa, sem conjunto antena-refletor0%9.75%Calculate →
8517.61.42VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal), sem conjunto antena-refletor0%9.75%Calculate →
8517.61.43Digitais, operando em banda C, Ku, L ou S0%9.75%Calculate →
8517.61.49Outras16%9.75%Calculate →
8517.61.91Digitais, de frequência igual ou superior a 15 GHz e inferior ou igual a 23 GHz e taxa de transmissão inferior ou igual a 8 Mbit/s16%9.75%Calculate →
8517.61.92Digitais, de frequência superior a 23 GHz0%9.75%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8517.61.99 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8517.61.99 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16%, 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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Regulatory Agencies

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