NCM 8525.89.13
Television cameras; n.e.c. in item no 8525.8
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8525.89.13 is the Brazilian tariff code for television cameras; n.e.c. in item no 8525.8. This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 13% IPI. 2 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for this NCM — qualifying capital goods or IT equipment can import at 0% duty instead. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 8 NCM codes under HS heading 8525.89.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Com sensor de imagem a semicondutor tipo CMOS, de mais de 490 x 580 elementos de imagem (pixels) ativos, sensíveis a intensidades de iluminação inferiores a 0,20 lux
Tax breakdown for NCM 8525.89.13
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
2 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8525.89.13. If your product is capital goods (BK) or IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil, you may import at 0% duty instead of 14%.
Trade overview — HS 8525.89
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $447.9M of products under HS heading 8525.89 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8525.89 details →
Regulatory agencies
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 8525.89
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525.89.11 | Com três ou mais captadores de imagem | 0% | 13% | Calculate → |
| 8525.89.12 | Com sensor de imagem a semicondutor tipo CCD, de mais de 490 x 580 elementos de imagem (pixels) ativos, sensíveis a intensidades de iluminação inferiores a 0,20 lux | 0% | 20% | Calculate → |
| 8525.89.14 | Outras, próprias para captar imagens exclusivamente no espectro infravermelho de comprimento de onda igual ou superior a 2 micrômetros (mícrons), mas não superior a 14 micrômetros (mícrons) | 0% | 13% | Calculate → |
| 8525.89.19 | Outras | 20% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8525.89.21 | Com três ou mais captadores de imagem | 0% | 13% | Calculate → |
| 8525.89.22 | Outras, próprias para captar imagens exclusivamente no espectro infravermelho de comprimento de onda igual ou superior a 2 micrômetros (mícrons), mas não superior a 14 micrômetros (mícrons) | 0% | 13% | Calculate → |
| 8525.89.29 | Outras | 20% | 20% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8525.89.13 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8525.89.13 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14%, but Brazil adds IPI (13%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 2 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 14% to 0%.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO, Anatel. Apply before shipping.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
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Regulatory Agencies
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