NCM 9018.90.21
Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 9018
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 9018.90.21 is the Brazilian tariff code for medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 9018. 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 16 NCM codes under HS heading 9018.90.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Elétricos
Tax breakdown for NCM 9018.90.21
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Trade overview — HS 9018.90
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $1.6B of products under HS heading 9018.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9018.90 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 9018.90
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018.90.10 | Para transfusão de sangue ou infusão intravenosa | 12.6% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.29 | Outros | 14.4% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.31 | Litotritores por onda de choque | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.39 | Outros | 14% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.40 | Rins artificiais | 14% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.50 | Aparelhos de diatermia | 14% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.61 | Que contenham mercúrio | 14.4% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.69 | Outros | 14.4% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.91 | Incubadoras para bebês | 14% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.93 | Aparelhos para terapia intra-uretral por micro-ondas (TUMT), próprios para o tratamento de afecções prostáticas, computadorizados | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.94 | Endoscópios | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.95 | Grampos e clipes, seus aplicadores e extratores | 0% | 0% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.96 | Desfibriladores externos que operem unicamente em modo automático (AED - Automatic External Defibrillator) | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.97 | Aparelhos destinados a procedimentos cirúrgicos assistidos por robótica | 0% | 5.2% | Calculate → |
| 9018.90.99 | Outros | 14.4% | 0% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 9018.90.21 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9018.90.21 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.
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