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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9018.41

NCM 9018.41.00

Dental instruments and appliances; dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14%
Import Duty (II)
5.2%
IPI
—
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NCM 9018.41.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for dental instruments and appliances; dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment. This code carries 14% import duty (II) and 5.2% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 90Optical, photographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments
9018Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments
9018.41Dental instruments and appliances; dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment
9018.41.00
Dental instruments and appliances; dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment

Official Brazilian text: -- Aparelhos dentários de brocar, mesmo combinados numa base comum com outros equipamentos dentários

Tax breakdown for NCM 9018.41.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14%
IPIExcise tax
5.2%
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 9018.41

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $21.5M of products under HS heading 9018.41 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Japan
$13.1M60.9%
2China
$6.4M29.6%
3Switzerland
$1.1M5.2%
4Austria
$587K2.7%
5#380
$253K1.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9018.41 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 9018.41.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9018.41.00 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 (5.2%), 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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How to Export to Brazil

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Regulatory Agencies

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

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