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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9027.89

NCM 9027.89.20

Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, exposure meters

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

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NCM 9027.89.20 is the Brazilian tariff code for instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, exposure meters. 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 7 NCM codes under HS heading 9027.89.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 90Optical, photographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments
9027Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light
9027.89Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, exposure meters
9027.89.20
Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, exposure meters

Official Brazilian text: Polarógrafos

Tax breakdown for NCM 9027.89.20

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 9027.89

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $432.3M of products under HS heading 9027.89 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$135.2M31.3%
2China
$69.2M16%
3Germany
$53.8M12.4%
4Japan
$28.2M6.5%
5Austria
$17.7M4.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9027.89 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 9027.89

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
9027.89.11Calorímetros0%0%Calculate →
9027.89.12Viscosímetros14%0%Calculate →
9027.89.13Densitômetros14%0%Calculate →
9027.89.14Aparelhos medidores de pH14%0%Calculate →
9027.89.91Exposímetros0%0%Calculate →
9027.89.99Outros12.6%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 9027.89.20 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9027.89.20 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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Regulatory Agencies

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