NCM 8541.41.21
Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8541.41.21 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED). This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 1.3% IPI. 2 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 6 NCM codes under HS heading 8541.41.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Diodos emissores de luz (LED), exceto diodos laser, próprios para montagem em superfície (SMD - Surface Mounted Device)
Tax breakdown for NCM 8541.41.21
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
2 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 8541.41.21. 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%.
Trade overview — HS 8541.41
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $166.8M of products under HS heading 8541.41 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8541.41 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 8541.41
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8541.41.11 | Diodos emissores de luz (LED), exceto diodos laser | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8541.41.12 | Diodos laser | 0% | 1.3% | Calculate → |
| 8541.41.22 | Outros diodos emissores de luz (LED), exceto diodos laser | 5.4% | 1.3% | Calculate → |
| 8541.41.23 | Diodos laser com comprimento de onda de 1.300 nm ou 1.500 nm | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8541.41.24 | Outros diodos laser | 0% | 1.3% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8541.41.21 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8541.41.21 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 2 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 0% 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 8541.41.21
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