NCM 8608.00.12
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
NCM 8608.00.12 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. 1 active Ex-Tarifário exemption exist for this NCM — qualifying capital goods or IT equipment can import at 0% duty instead. 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
Official Brazilian text: Eletromecânicos
Tax breakdown for NCM 8608.00.12
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
1 active Ex-Tarifário exemption exist for NCM 8608.00.12. If your product is capital goods (BK) or IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil, you may import at 0% duty instead of 14%.
Trade overview — HS 8608.00
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $69.8M of products under HS heading 8608.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:
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
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8608.00.11 | Mecânicos | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 8608.00.90 | Outros | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8608.00.12 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8608.00.12 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- 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.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 1 active exemption exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 14% to 0%.
- Get import licenses — check if your specific product requires ANVISA, INMETRO, or MAPA clearance.
- Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
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How to Export to Brazil
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What is Ex-Tarifário?
How to get 0% duty on capital goods and IT equipment.
Regulatory Agencies
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
Calculate your landed cost for NCM 8608.00.12
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