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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 86›HS 8608.00

NCM 8608.00.11

Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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NCM 8608.00.11 is the Brazilian tariff code for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof. This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 8608.00.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 86Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock
8608Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof
8608.00Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof
8608.00.11
Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof

Official Brazilian text: Mecânicos

Tax breakdown for NCM 8608.00.11

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14%
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 8608.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $69.8M of products under HS heading 8608.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Rep. of Korea
$24.4M34.9%
2China
$15.0M21.4%
3USA
$9.0M12.9%
4France
$5.7M8.2%
5#380
$3.9M5.6%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8608.00 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 8608.00

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8608.00.12Eletromecânicos14%0%Calculate →
8608.00.90Outros14%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8608.00.11 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8608.00.11 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14%, 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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