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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8544.19

NCM 8544.19.11

Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, (of other than copper)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 8544.19.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for insulated electric conductors; winding wire, (of other than copper). This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8544.19.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8544Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors
8544.19Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, (of other than copper)
8544.19.11
Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, (of other than copper)

Official Brazilian text: Revestido de cobre (CCA - Copper Clad Aluminum)

Tax breakdown for NCM 8544.19.11

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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 8544.19

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $70.3M of products under HS heading 8544.19 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$68.3M97.2%
2Switzerland
$627K0.9%
3USA
$599K0.9%
4Mexico
$205K0.3%
5Germany
$167K0.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8544.19 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 8544.19

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8544.19.19Outros12.6%3.25%Calculate →
8544.19.90Outros12.6%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8544.19.11 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8544.19.11 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 (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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