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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 86›HS 8604.00

NCM 8604.00.10

Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 8604.00.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles). This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8604.00.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 86Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock
8604Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)
8604.00Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)
8604.00.10
Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)

Official Brazilian text: Autopropulsados, equipados com batedores de balastro e alinhadores de vias férreas

Tax breakdown for NCM 8604.00.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
IPIExcise tax
0%
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 8604.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $36.9M of products under HS heading 8604.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Germany
$26.6M72.1%
2USA
$7.2M19.6%
3Switzerland
$1.3M3.4%
4Austria
$821K2.2%
5China
$327K0.9%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8604.00 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Full tariff elimination for most railway equipment within 7 years. European manufacturers (Alstom, Siemens) benefit from public procurement access.

Other NCM codes under HS 8604.00

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8604.00.90Outros14%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8604.00.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8604.00.10 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 (0%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
  3. Get import licenses — check if your specific product requires ANVISA, INMETRO, or MAPA clearance.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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