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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8518.50

NCM 8518.50.00

Amplifier sets; electric sound

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

20%
Import Duty (II)
9.75%
IPI
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NCM 8518.50.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for amplifier sets; electric sound. This code carries 20% import duty (II) and 9.75% 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
8518.50Amplifier sets; electric sound
8518.50.00
Amplifier sets; electric sound

Official Brazilian text: - Aparelhos elétricos de amplificação de som

Tax breakdown for NCM 8518.50.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
20%
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 8518.50

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $109.7M of products under HS heading 8518.50 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$100.5M91.6%
2USA
$2.8M2.5%
3China, Hong Kong SAR
$1.5M1.3%
4Viet Nam
$1.2M1.1%
5Malaysia
$657K0.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8518.50 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 8518.50.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8518.50.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 20%, 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

ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?

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