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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9021.90

NCM 9021.90.91

Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 9021.90.91 is the Brazilian tariff code for appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability. This code carries 0% import duty (II) and 0% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 8 NCM codes under HS heading 9021.90.

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
9021.90Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability
9021.90.91
Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability

Official Brazilian text: De marca-passos cardíacos

Tax breakdown for NCM 9021.90.91

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 9021.90

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $415.3M of products under HS heading 9021.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$120.0M28.9%
2Germany
$58.7M14.1%
3Ireland
$55.6M13.4%
4Switzerland
$25.9M6.2%
5China
$25.6M6.2%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9021.90 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 9021.90

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
9021.90.11Cardiodesfibriladores automáticos0%0%Calculate →
9021.90.12Implantes expansíveis (stents), mesmo montados sobre cateter do tipo balão0%0%Calculate →
9021.90.13Oclusores interauriculares constituídos por uma malha de fios de níquel e titânio preenchida com tecido de poliéster, mesmo apresentados com seu respectivo cateter0%0%Calculate →
9021.90.19Outros0%0%Calculate →
9021.90.80Outros0%0%Calculate →
9021.90.92De aparelhos para facilitar a audição dos surdos0%0%Calculate →
9021.90.99Outros0%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 9021.90.91 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9021.90.91 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

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How to Export to Brazil

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Regulatory Agencies

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

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