NCM 8544.42.00
Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8544.42.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for insulated electric conductors; for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors. This code carries 16% import duty (II) and 5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: -- Munidos de peças de conexão
Tax breakdown for NCM 8544.42.00
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8544.42
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $898.1M of products under HS heading 8544.42 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8544.42 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.
How to import NCM 8544.42.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8544.42.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16%, but Brazil adds IPI (5%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- 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.
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Regulatory Agencies
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
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