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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8535.90

NCM 8535.90.90

Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14.4%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 8535.90.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8535.90.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8535Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts
8535.90Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts
8535.90.90
Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 8535.90.90

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14.4%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 8535.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $157.9M of products under HS heading 8535.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Germany
$60.9M38.6%
2China
$25.1M15.9%
3USA
$14.5M9.2%
4Sweden
$14.1M8.9%
5United Kingdom
$7.7M4.9%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8535.90 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 8535.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8535.90.10Comutadores com ampolas a vácuo, sem interrupção de circulação de corrente durante a comutação, para uma corrente nominal igual ou superior a 100 A0%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8535.90.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8535.90.90 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), 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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Regulatory Agencies

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