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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8518.22

NCM 8518.22.00

Loudspeakers; multiple, mounted in the same enclosure

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18%
Import Duty (II)
15%
IPI
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NCM 8518.22.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for loudspeakers; multiple, mounted in the same enclosure. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 15% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8518Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets
8518.22Loudspeakers; multiple, mounted in the same enclosure
8518.22.00
Loudspeakers; multiple, mounted in the same enclosure

Official Brazilian text: -- Alto-falantes (altifalantes) múltiplos montados na mesma caixa (coluna)

Tax breakdown for NCM 8518.22.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
18%
IPIExcise tax
15%
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 8518.22

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $243.5M of products under HS heading 8518.22 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$208.2M85.5%
2Viet Nam
$13.0M5.3%
3USA
$4.5M1.9%
4Indonesia
$4.1M1.7%
5Mexico
$3.1M1.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8518.22 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 8518.22.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8518.22.00 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 (15%), 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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