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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8545.90

NCM 8545.90.20

Carbon; lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

10.8%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 8545.90.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for carbon; lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes. This code carries 10.8% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 8545.90.

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
8545.90Carbon; lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes
8545.90.20
Carbon; lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes

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Tax breakdown for NCM 8545.90.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
10.8%
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 8545.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $6.4M of products under HS heading 8545.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1India
$2.3M35.2%
2China
$1.5M23.5%
3USA
$918K14.3%
4Japan
$596K9.3%
5China, Hong Kong SAR
$558K8.7%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8545.90 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 8545.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8545.90.10Carvões para pilhas elétricas0%6.5%Calculate →
8545.90.30Suportes de conexão (nipples), para eletrodos10.8%6.5%Calculate →
8545.90.90Outros10.8%6.5%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8545.90.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8545.90.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 10.8%, 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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