NCM 9031.90.90
Instruments, appliances and machines; parts and accessories for those measuring or checking devices of heading no. 9031
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
NCM 9031.90.90 is the Brazilian tariff code for instruments, appliances and machines; parts and accessories for those measuring or checking devices of heading no. 9031. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 9.75% IPI. 14 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for this NCM — qualifying capital goods or IT equipment can import at 0% duty instead. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 9031.90.
Classification hierarchy
Official Brazilian text: Outros
Tax breakdown for NCM 9031.90.90
Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.
Ex-Tarifário available for this NCM
14 active Ex-Tarifário exemptions exist for NCM 9031.90.90. If your product is capital goods (BK) or IT/telecom equipment (BIT) with no domestic equivalent in Brazil, you may import at 0% duty instead of 12.6%.
Trade overview — HS 9031.90
UN Comtrade 2024Brazil imported $99.4M of products under HS heading 9031.90 in 2024. Top suppliers:
Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 9031.90 details →
Regulatory agencies
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 9031.90
| NCM | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9031.90.10 | De bancos de ensaio | 14% | 9.75% | Calculate → |
How to import NCM 9031.90.90 into Brazil
- Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 9031.90.90 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
- Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, but Brazil adds IPI (9.75%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
- Check Ex-Tarifário — 14 active exemptions exist. If your product qualifies, duty drops from 12.6% to 0%.
- Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO, ANVISA. Apply before shipping.
- 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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What is Ex-Tarifário?
How to get 0% duty on capital goods and IT equipment.
Regulatory Agencies
ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA — which products need pre-approval?
Calculate your landed cost for NCM 9031.90.90
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