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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9001.20

NCM 9001.20.00

Optical elements; polarising material, sheets and plates thereof

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
9.75%
IPI
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NCM 9001.20.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for optical elements; polarising material, sheets and plates thereof. This code carries 16.2% import duty (II) and 9.75% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 90Optical, photographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments
9001Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass
9001.20Optical elements; polarising material, sheets and plates thereof
9001.20.00
Optical elements; polarising material, sheets and plates thereof

Official Brazilian text: - Matérias polarizantes em folhas ou em placas

Tax breakdown for NCM 9001.20.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
16.2%
IPIExcise tax
9.75%
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 9001.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $538K of products under HS heading 9001.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Rep. of Korea
$223K41.4%
2Germany
$134K24.9%
3China
$86K15.9%
4Switzerland
$56K10.4%
5USA
$38K7.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9001.20 details →

Regulatory agencies

INMETROANVISA

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

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff elimination over 7-10 years. European medical device and scientific instrument manufacturers benefit significantly.

How to import NCM 9001.20.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9001.20.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 16.2%, but Brazil adds IPI (9.75%), 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, ANVISA. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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