NCM 8901.10.00
Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 8901.10.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: - Transatlânticos, barcos de excursão e embarcações semelhantes principalmente concebidas para o transporte de pessoas; ferryboats
Tax breakdown for NCM 8901.10.00
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
EU-Mercosur impact
Mixed — some tariff reduction but Brazil maintains protective policies for domestic shipbuilding.
How to import NCM 8901.10.00 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8901.10.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, 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 — 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.
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Regulatory Agencies
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Calculate your landed cost for NCM 8901.10.00
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