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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9018.50

NCM 9018.50.10

Ophthalmic instruments and appliances

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

0%
Import Duty (II)
5.2%
IPI
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NCM 9018.50.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for ophthalmic instruments and appliances. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 5.2% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 9018.50.

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
9018.50Ophthalmic instruments and appliances
9018.50.10
Ophthalmic instruments and appliances

Official Brazilian text: Microscópios binoculares, do tipo utilizado em cirurgia oftalmológica

Tax breakdown for NCM 9018.50.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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 9018.50

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $173.6M of products under HS heading 9018.50 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$74.0M42.6%
2Japan
$20.8M12%
3Germany
$17.0M9.8%
4Switzerland
$14.1M8.1%
5China
$11.7M6.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9018.50 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 9018.50

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
9018.50.90Outros14%5.2%Calculate →

How to import NCM 9018.50.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9018.50.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 0%, 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.

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