NCM 8533.40.19
Electrical resistors; variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8533.40.19 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical resistors; variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating). This code carries 16% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 7 NCM codes under HS heading 8533.40.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Outras
Tax breakdown for NCM 8533.40.19
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8533.40
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $111.9M of products under HS heading 8533.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8533.40 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 8533.40
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8533.40.11 | Termistores | 0% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8533.40.12 | Varistores para uma tensão inferior ou igual a 1.000 V | 0% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8533.40.13 | Outros varistores | 14.4% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8533.40.91 | Potenciômetro de carvão, do tipo utilizado para determinar o ângulo de abertura da borboleta, em sistemas de injeção de combustível controlados eletronicamente | 0% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8533.40.92 | Outros potenciômetros de carvão | 16% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
| 8533.40.99 | Outras | 16% | 6.5% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8533.40.19 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8533.40.19 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16%, 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.
- 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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Regulatory Agencies
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Calculate your landed cost for NCM 8533.40.19
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