NCM 9018.49.20
Dental instruments and appliances; other than dental drill engines
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 9018.49.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for dental instruments and appliances; other than dental drill engines. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 5.2% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 7 NCM codes under HS heading 9018.49.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Limas
Tax breakdown for NCM 9018.49.20
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 9018.49
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $166.8M of products under HS heading 9018.49 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9018.49 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 9018.49
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018.49.11 | De carboneto de tungstênio (volfrâmio) | 14.4% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.49.12 | De aço-vanádio | 14.4% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.49.19 | Outras | 14.4% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.49.40 | Para tratamento bucal, que operem por projeção cinética de partículas | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.49.91 | Para desenho e construção de peças cerâmicas para restaurações dentárias, computadorizados | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.49.99 | Outros | 14.4% | 2.6% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 9018.49.20 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9018.49.20 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 (5.2%), 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.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.
How to Export to Brazil
Step-by-step guide for foreign companies.
Regulatory Agencies
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
Calculate your landed cost for NCM 9018.49.20
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