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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8545.19

NCM 8545.19.20

Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 8545.19.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8545.19.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8545Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes
8545.19Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces
8545.19.20
Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces

Official Brazilian text: Blocos de grafite, do tipo utilizado como cátodos em cubas eletrolíticas

Tax breakdown for NCM 8545.19.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
6.5%
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 8545.19

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $66.7M of products under HS heading 8545.19 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$27.9M41.9%
2Japan
$27.0M40.5%
3France
$6.5M9.7%
4Other Asia, nes
$1.5M2.2%
5United Kingdom
$1.3M2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8545.19 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 8545.19

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8545.19.10De grafita, com um teor de carbono igual ou superior a 99,9 %, em peso0%6.5%Calculate →
8545.19.90Outros10.8%6.5%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8545.19.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8545.19.20 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 (6.5%), 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.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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Regulatory Agencies

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