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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8518.29

NCM 8518.29.10

Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 8518.29.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8518.29.

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
8518.29Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures
8518.29.10
Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures

Official Brazilian text: Piezelétricos próprios para aparelhos telefônicos

Tax breakdown for NCM 8518.29.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 8518.29

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $99.7M of products under HS heading 8518.29 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$77.4M77.6%
2#380
$6.0M6%
3Viet Nam
$4.0M4%
4USA
$2.3M2.3%
5China, Hong Kong SAR
$1.4M1.4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8518.29 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 8518.29

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8518.29.90Outros20%9.75%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8518.29.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8518.29.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), 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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