NCM 8535.30.27
Electrical apparatus; isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8535.30.27 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical apparatus; isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 8 NCM codes under HS heading 8535.30.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Outros, com dispositivo de acionamento não automático
Tax breakdown for NCM 8535.30.27
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8535.30
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $80.9M of products under HS heading 8535.30 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8535.30 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 8535.30
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8535.30.13 | Interruptores a vácuo, sem dispositivo de acionamento (ampolas a vácuo) | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8535.30.17 | Outros, com dispositivo de acionamento não automático | 14.4% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8535.30.18 | Outros, com dispositivo de acionamento automático, exceto os de contatos imersos em meio líquido | 14.4% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8535.30.19 | Outros | 16% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8535.30.23 | Interruptores a vácuo, sem dispositivo de acionamento (ampolas a vácuo) | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8535.30.28 | Outros, com dispositivo de acionamento automático, exceto os de contatos imersos em meio líquido | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8535.30.29 | Outros | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8535.30.27 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8535.30.27 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), 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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