NCM 8533.21.20
Electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8533.21.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical resistors; fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors). This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 1.3% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8533.21.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Próprias para montagem em superfície (SMD - Surface Mounted Device)
Tax breakdown for NCM 8533.21.20
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8533.21
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $141.7M of products under HS heading 8533.21 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8533.21 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 8533.21
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8533.21.10 | De fio | 16% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8533.21.90 | Outras | 16% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8533.21.20 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8533.21.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, but Brazil adds IPI (1.3%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- 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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