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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9001.90

NCM 9001.90.90

Optical elements; lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

16.2%
Import Duty (II)
9.75%
IPI
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NCM 9001.90.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for optical elements; lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked). 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. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 9001.90.

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
9001.90Optical elements; lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)
9001.90.90
Optical elements; lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)

Official Brazilian text: Outros

Tax breakdown for NCM 9001.90.90

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 9001.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $16.1M of products under HS heading 9001.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$8.2M50.6%
2Germany
$3.4M20.7%
3USA
$2.0M12.5%
4Singapore
$479K3%
5France
$393K2.4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9001.90 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.

Other NCM codes under HS 9001.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
9001.90.10Lentes16.2%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 9001.90.90 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9001.90.90 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.

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