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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9021.10

NCM 9021.10.20

Orthopaedic or fracture appliances

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
—
Ex-Tarifário
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Full landed cost

NCM 9021.10.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for orthopaedic or fracture appliances. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 4 NCM codes under HS heading 9021.10.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 90Optical, photographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments
9021Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability
9021.10Orthopaedic or fracture appliances
9021.10.20
Orthopaedic or fracture appliances

Official Brazilian text: Artigos e aparelhos para fraturas

Tax breakdown for NCM 9021.10.20

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
IPIExcise tax
0%
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 9021.10

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $350.3M of products under HS heading 9021.10 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Mexico
$117.0M33.4%
2USA
$82.1M23.4%
3Switzerland
$35.8M10.2%
4China
$30.5M8.7%
5Germany
$23.6M6.7%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9021.10 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 9021.10

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
9021.10.10Artigos e aparelhos ortopédicos12.6%0%Calculate →
9021.10.91De artigos e aparelhos de ortopedia, articulados0%0%Calculate →
9021.10.99Outros12.6%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 9021.10.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9021.10.20 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, but Brazil adds IPI (0%), 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

Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.

How to Export to Brazil

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Regulatory Agencies

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

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