NCM 8704.52.00
Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8704.52.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motors for propulsion, of a g.v.w. exceeding 5,000kg. This code carries 35% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: -- De peso em carga máxima (bruto) superior a 5 toneladas
Tax breakdown for NCM 8704.52.00
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
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 8704.52.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8704.52.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 35%, 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. 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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