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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8533.31

NCM 8533.31.10

Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

15%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 8533.31.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating). This code carries 15% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8533.31.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8533Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding heating resistors
8533.31Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating)
8533.31.10
Electrical resistors; wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating)

Official Brazilian text: Potenciômetros

Tax breakdown for NCM 8533.31.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
15%
IPIExcise tax
6.5%
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 8533.31

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $16.3M of products under HS heading 8533.31 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Malaysia
$7.9M48.5%
2Japan
$3.9M24%
3China
$1.1M6.9%
4USA
$690K4.2%
5Germany
$617K3.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8533.31 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 8533.31

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8533.31.90Outras16%6.5%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8533.31.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8533.31.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 15%, but Brazil adds IPI (6.5%), 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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