NCM 8549.91.00
Waste and scrap; n.e.c. in heading no 8549
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8549.91.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for waste and scrap; n.e.c. in heading no 8549. 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
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 8549.91.00
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
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 8549.91.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8549.91.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- 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
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