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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8541.10

NCM 8541.10.99

Electrical apparatus; diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 8541.10.99 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical apparatus; diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED). This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 12 NCM codes under HS heading 8541.10.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8541Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals
8541.10Electrical apparatus; diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED)
8541.10.99
Electrical apparatus; diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED)

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 8541.10.99

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14%
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 8541.10

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $172.7M of products under HS heading 8541.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$113.0M65.4%
2Other Asia, nes
$16.5M9.5%
3Japan
$12.0M7%
4Malaysia
$5.6M3.3%
5Hungary
$3.1M1.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8541.10 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 8541.10

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8541.10.11Zener0%1.3%Calculate →
8541.10.12Outros, de intensidade de corrente inferior ou igual a 3 A0%3.25%Calculate →
8541.10.19Outros14%3.25%Calculate →
8541.10.21Zener0%1.3%Calculate →
8541.10.22Outros, de intensidade de corrente inferior ou igual a 3 A0%1.3%Calculate →
8541.10.29Outros0%1.3%Calculate →
8541.10.31Zener0%1.3%Calculate →
8541.10.32Outros, de intensidade de corrente inferior ou igual a 3 A0%1.3%Calculate →
8541.10.39Outros14%3.25%Calculate →
8541.10.91Zener0%1.3%Calculate →
8541.10.92Outros, de intensidade de corrente inferior ou igual a 3 A5.4%1.3%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8541.10.99 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8541.10.99 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14%, 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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