Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) · NCM code · HS 8203.20
8203.20.90: Pliers, pincers and tweezers: Alicates: outras
Pliers, pincers and tweezers
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
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- 8203 Limas, grosas, alicates (mesmo cortantes), tenazes, pinças, cisalhas para metais, corta-tubos, corta-pinos, saca-bocados e ferramentas semelhantes, manuais.
- 8203.20 Alicates (mesmo cortantes), tenazes, pinças e ferramentas semelhantes
- 8203.20.90 Outras
What you pay
Importing into Brazil
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8203.20 Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools
UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 1.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 1.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA 4% – 12% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 6.8% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 7.5% 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 3% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Brazil lines: 8203.20
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N360759 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of a hand tool set
- N355091 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of pliers
- N355094 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of a breaker bar, locking chain pliers and locking pliers
- N354094 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a 10 Piece Pliers & Wrench Set from China
- 600013178 HMRC
Eyelash curler, A set consisting of steel eyelash curler, small steel scissors, steel eyebrow tweezer, and EVA eyebrow stencil, eyelash brush, plastic with plastic bristles. The body of the curler is made of steel, the top part of the curler, that contacts the lashes for curling, is made from…
- 600012439 HMRC
A hand tool for removing ear wax. Made from steel wire with a plastic handle, the wire extends out from the handle to form a u shaped hook/loop. The hook is inserted into the ear and used to remove wax from the ear. A plastic tube fits to the handle for storage. Packaged as a pair in a small…
22 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
NCM code 8203.20.90 is a line of the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) under HS subheading 8203.20 (pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools).
The TEC rate is 16.2%.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 1.7%, the Türkiye duty is 1.7%, the US duty is 4%–12%, the Canada duty is 6.5%, the Mexico duty is 0%–15%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 6%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 3% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.
Brazil imported goods of subheading 8203.20 worth US$30m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Brazil import duty for NCM code 8203.20.90?
The TEC rate in the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) is 16.2%. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Brazil import these goods from?
For subheading 8203.20 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$20m), followed by India.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.