NCM 8708.50.12
Vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8708.50.12 is the Brazilian tariff code for vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 6 NCM codes under HS heading 8708.50.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Eixos não motores
Tax breakdown for NCM 8708.50.12
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8708.50
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.4B of products under HS heading 8708.50 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8708.50 details →
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.
Other NCM codes under HS 8708.50
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708.50.11 | Eixos com diferencial com capacidade de suportar cargas superiores ou iguais a 14.000 kg, redutores planetários nos extremos e dispositivo de freio (travão) incorporado, do tipo utilizado em veículos da subposição 8704.10 | 0% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8708.50.19 | Outros | 12.6% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8708.50.80 | Outros | 18% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8708.50.91 | De eixos não motores, dos veículos das subposições 8701.10, 8701.30, 8701.91 a 8701.95 ou 8704.10 | 12.6% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8708.50.99 | Outras | 18% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8708.50.12 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8708.50.12 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), 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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