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Data: May 2026
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Ch. 85›HS 8549.21

NCM 8549.21.00

Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
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NCM 8549.21.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for electrical and electronic waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8549Electrical and electronic waste and scrap
8549.21Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical
8549.21.00
Electrical and electronic waste and scrap; of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal, containing primary cells and batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical

Official Brazilian text: -- Que contenham pilhas, baterias de pilhas ou acumuladores, elétricos, interruptores de mercúrio, vidro de tubos catódicos ou outros vidros ativados, ou componentes elétricos ou eletrônicos que contenham cádmio, mercúrio, chumbo ou policlorobifenilas (PCB)

Tax breakdown for NCM 8549.21.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
16.2%
IPIExcise tax
0%
PIS/COFINSSocial contributions
11.75%
ICMSState VAT — varies by state
17–20%
AFRMMMaritime freight surcharge
8%
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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 8549.21.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8549.21.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16.2%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), 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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