NCM 8708.94.83
Vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8708.94.83 is the Brazilian tariff code for vehicle parts; steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof. This code carries 18% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 7 NCM codes under HS heading 8708.94.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Caixas
Tax breakdown for NCM 8708.94.83
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 8708.94
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.2B of products under HS heading 8708.94 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8708.94 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 8708.94
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708.94.11 | Volantes | 12.6% | 2.6% | Calculate → |
| 8708.94.12 | Colunas | 12.6% | 2.6% | Calculate → |
| 8708.94.13 | Caixas | 12.6% | 2.6% | Calculate → |
| 8708.94.81 | Volantes | 18% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8708.94.82 | Colunas | 18% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
| 8708.94.90 | Partes | 18% | 3.25% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 8708.94.83 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8708.94.83 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 18%, 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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