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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 90›HS 9031.41

NCM 9031.41.00

Optical instruments and appliances; for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices, n.e.c. in chapter 90

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14%
Import Duty (II)
0%
IPI
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Full landed cost

NCM 9031.41.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for optical instruments and appliances; for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices, n.e.c. in chapter 90. This code carries 14% 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
9031Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors
9031.41Optical instruments and appliances; for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices, n.e.c. in chapter 90
9031.41.00
Optical instruments and appliances; for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices, n.e.c. in chapter 90

Official Brazilian text: -- Para controle de wafers ou de dispositivos, semicondutores (incluindo os circuitos integrados), ou para controle de fotomáscaras ou retículos utilizados na fabricação de dispositivos semicondutores (incluindo os circuitos integrados)

Tax breakdown for NCM 9031.41.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14%
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 9031.41

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $464K of products under HS heading 9031.41 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Japan
$225K48.5%
2Malaysia
$138K29.8%
3China
$96K20.7%
4Germany
$5K1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9031.41 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 9031.41.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9031.41.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14%, 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.

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Regulatory Agencies

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