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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9015.20

NCM 9015.20.10

Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 9015.20.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers). This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 9015.20.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 90Optical, photographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments
9015Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders
9015.20Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)
9015.20.10
Surveying equipment; theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)

Official Brazilian text: Com sistema de leitura por meio de prisma ou micrômetro óptico e precisão de leitura de 1 segundo

Tax breakdown for NCM 9015.20.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
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 9015.20

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $6.3M of products under HS heading 9015.20 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$2.8M45.2%
2Japan
$902K14.3%
3Switzerland
$699K11.1%
4Sweden
$618K9.8%
5USA
$537K8.5%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9015.20 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.

Other NCM codes under HS 9015.20

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
9015.20.90Outros14%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 9015.20.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9015.20.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14%, 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.
  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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Regulatory Agencies

ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?

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