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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9021.40

NCM 9021.40.00

Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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Import Duty (II)
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NCM 9021.40.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories). This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

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
9021.40Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories)
9021.40.00
Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories)

Official Brazilian text: - Aparelhos para facilitar a audição dos surdos, exceto as partes e acessórios

Tax breakdown for NCM 9021.40.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
0%
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 9021.40

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $233.1M of products under HS heading 9021.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Denmark
$75.8M32.5%
2Switzerland
$57.2M24.5%
3Australia
$37.3M16%
4Austria
$22.2M9.5%
5Malaysia
$12.7M5.4%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9021.40 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 9021.40.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9021.40.00 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 (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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