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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026

NCM 8703.21.00

Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

35%
Import Duty (II)
5.27%
IPI
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 8703.21.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc. This code carries 35% import duty (II) and 5.27% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

8703Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars
8703.21.00
Vehicles; with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc

Official Brazilian text: -- De cilindrada não superior a 1.000 cm3

Tax breakdown for NCM 8703.21.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
35%
IPIExcise tax
5.27%
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 8703.21

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $1.6B of products under HS heading 8703.21 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Argentina
$1.5B93.8%
2Mexico
$75.8M4.8%
3China
$21.2M1.3%
4USA
$900K0.1%
5Japan
$700K0%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8703.21 details →

Regulatory agencies

INMETRO

Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.

EU-Mercosur impact

Special treatment — 15-year phase-out, the longest in the agreement. EU automakers get a TRQ of 50,000 units at reduced rates in the interim.

How to import NCM 8703.21.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8703.21.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 35%, but Brazil adds IPI (5.27%), 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. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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