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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8541.49

NCM 8541.49.00

Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, diodes other than light emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
1.3%
IPI
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NCM 8541.49.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, diodes other than light emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 1.3% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

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
8541.49Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, diodes other than light emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels
8541.49.00
Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, diodes other than light emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels

Official Brazilian text: -- Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 8541.49.00

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.

Trade overview — HS 8541.49

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $30.2M of products under HS heading 8541.49 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$16.0M53%
2Thailand
$2.0M6.6%
3Indonesia
$1.9M6.1%
4China, Hong Kong SAR
$1.7M5.5%
5Malaysia
$1.4M4.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8541.49 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.

How to import NCM 8541.49.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8541.49.00 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. 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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