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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8541.29

NCM 8541.29.20

Electrical apparatus; transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
1.3%
IPI
0%
With Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 8541.29.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical apparatus; transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 1.3% IPI. 5 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 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8541.29.

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
8541.29Electrical apparatus; transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more
8541.29.20
Electrical apparatus; transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more

Official Brazilian text: Montados

Tax breakdown for NCM 8541.29.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
1.3%
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.

Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM

5 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8541.29.20. 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 0%.

Check Ex-Tarifário Database →What is Ex-Tarifário?

Trade overview — HS 8541.29

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $185.3M of products under HS heading 8541.29 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$69.3M37.4%
2Malaysia
$17.8M9.6%
3Japan
$16.9M9.1%
4Germany
$14.0M7.5%
5Rep. of Korea
$11.9M6.4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8541.29 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 8541.29

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8541.29.10Não montados0%1.3%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8541.29.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8541.29.20 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 (1.3%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
  3. Check Ex-Tarifário — 5 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 0% to 0%.
  4. Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO, Anatel. Apply before shipping.
  5. 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?

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