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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8541.42

NCM 8541.42.20

Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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

NCM 8541.42.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. 1 active Ex-Tarifário exemption 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 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8541.42.

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
8541.42Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels
8541.42.20
Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels

Official Brazilian text: Outras células solares

Tax breakdown for NCM 8541.42.20

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

1 active Ex-Tarifário exemption exist for NCM 8541.42.20. 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 8541.42

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $11.8M of products under HS heading 8541.42 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$7.0M59.8%
2#380
$916K7.8%
3Germany
$789K6.7%
4Rep. of Korea
$774K6.6%
5China, Hong Kong SAR
$744K6.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8541.42 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 8541.42

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8541.42.10Células solares orgânicas9%0%Calculate →
8541.42.90Outras5.4%1.3%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8541.42.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8541.42.20 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 (0%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
  3. Check Ex-Tarifário — 1 active exemption 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

Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.

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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