Import duty on Drones to Brazil (2026)

HS 88062200 · Source: official Brazil tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-09

TL;DR

Drones classify under HS 88062200 in Brazil. Import duty 0.0%. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $524 (effective rate ≈ 52.13%).

Tax breakdown at import

Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)

TaxRateAmount (USD)Note
Import Duty (II)0.0%$0.00
Excise (IPI)13.0%$130.65Creditable (Lucro Real)
PIS-Import2.1%(估算)$21.11
COFINS-Import9.65%(估算)$96.98
State VAT (ICMS)18%(估算)$275.21State 17–19%, "por dentro" gross-up, creditable
Total taxes at import52.13%$523.95as % of CIF
  • PIS/COFINS/ICMS use standard rates; actuals vary by state and tax regime

Brazil de minimis

Federal import tax exempt below USD 50 (CIF, via Remessa Conforme)

$50 federal exemption restored 2026-05-13 (MP 1357/2026)

Below $50: federal-free but ICMS ~20% still applies. Temporary measure — verify latest.

As of 2026-06 · See 13-country de minimis tracker

Drones to other markets

Rates and estimates are for reference only; final assessment rests with destination customs. Verify the exact sub-classification before formal declaration.