NCM 8537.10.20
Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8537.10.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 9.75% IPI. 21 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for this NCM — qualifying capital goods or IT equipment can import at 0% duty instead. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 5 NCM codes under HS heading 8537.10.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Controladores programáveis
Tax breakdown for NCM 8537.10.20
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
21 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8537.10.20. If your product is capital goods (BK) or IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil, you may import at 0% duty instead of 12.6%.
Trade overview — HS 8537.10
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.2B of products under HS heading 8537.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8537.10 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 8537.10
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8537.10.11 | Com processador e barramento de 32 bits ou superior, incorporando recursos gráficos e execução de macros, resolução inferior ou igual a 1 micrômetro (mícron) e capacidade de conexão digital para servo-acionamento, com monitor policromático | 0% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8537.10.19 | Outros | 14% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8537.10.30 | Controladores de demanda de energia elétrica | 14% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
| 8537.10.90 | Outros | 18% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8537.10.20 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8537.10.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, but Brazil adds IPI (9.75%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 21 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 12.6% to 0%.
- 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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How to Export to Brazil
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What is Ex-Tarifário?
How to get 0% duty on capital goods and IT equipment.
Regulatory Agencies
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
Calculate your landed cost for NCM 8537.10.20
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