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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8536.50

NCM 8536.50.20

Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 8536.50.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8536.50.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8536Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables
8536.50Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
8536.50.20
Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

Official Brazilian text: Unidade chaveadora de amplificador de alta potência (HPA) para sistema de telecomunicações via satélite

Tax breakdown for NCM 8536.50.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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 8536.50

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $831.3M of products under HS heading 8536.50 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$207.2M24.9%
2Mexico
$115.1M13.8%
3USA
$77.1M9.3%
4Germany
$71.7M8.6%
5#380
$65.3M7.9%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8536.50 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 8536.50

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8536.50.10Unidade chaveadora de conversor de subida e descida para sistema de telecomunicações via satélite0%6.5%Calculate →
8536.50.30Comutadores codificadores digitais, próprios para montagem em circuitos impressos0%1.3%Calculate →
8536.50.90Outros16%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8536.50.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8536.50.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, 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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