NCM 8529.90.20
Reception and transmission apparatus; for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8529.90.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for reception and transmission apparatus; for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors. This code carries 10.8% import duty (II) and 10% IPI. 14 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 8529.90.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: De aparelhos das posições 85.27 ou 85.28
Tax breakdown for NCM 8529.90.20
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
14 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8529.90.20. 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 10.8%.
Trade overview — HS 8529.90
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.3B of products under HS heading 8529.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8529.90 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 8529.90
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8529.90.11 | Gabinetes e bastidores | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.12 | Circuitos impressos com componentes elétricos ou eletrônicos, montados | 14% | 15% | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.19 | Outras | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.30 | De aparelhos da subposição 8526.10 | 0% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.40 | De aparelhos da subposição 8526.91 | 0% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.50 | De módulos de visualização da posição 85.24 | 14% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8529.90.90 | Outras | 16% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8529.90.20 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8529.90.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 10.8%, but Brazil adds IPI (10%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 14 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 10.8% 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.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
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How to Export to Brazil
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What is Ex-Tarifário?
How to get 0% duty on capital goods and IT equipment.
Regulatory Agencies
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
Calculate your landed cost for NCM 8529.90.20
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