NCM 9018.32.19
Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; tubular metal needles and needles for sutures
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 9018.32.19 is the Brazilian tariff code for medical, surgical instruments and appliances; tubular metal needles and needles for sutures. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 8% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 5 NCM codes under HS heading 9018.32.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Outras
Tax breakdown for NCM 9018.32.19
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 9018.32
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $112.3M of products under HS heading 9018.32 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9018.32 details →
Regulatory agencies
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 9018.32
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018.32.11 | Gengivais | 14.4% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.32.12 | De aço cromo-níquel, bisel trifacetado e diâmetro exterior igual ou superior a 1,6 mm, do tipo utilizado com bolsas de sangue | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.32.13 | Agulhas ponta de lápis, do tipo utilizado em anestesia epidural ou raquidiana | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.32.20 | Para suturas | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 9018.32.19 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9018.32.19 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, but Brazil adds IPI (8%), 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, ANVISA. 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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