Zero Import Tariffs Take Effect for Musical Instruments in Brazil

Brazil eliminated import duties on microphones, several categories of musical instruments and household sewing machines on Thursday, Oct. 1. The measure removes tariffs that previously reached 18% on musical instruments and 20% on sewing machines.

The change is established under Gecex/Camex Resolution No. 926/2026, issued by the Executive Management Committee of Brazil’s Chamber of Foreign Trade, which incorporated decisions by Mercosur’s Common Market Group into Brazilian law.

Brazil Import Tariffs on Musical Instruments Drop to Zero

In the musical instrument sector, the import tariff, previously set at 18%, has been reduced to zero for acoustic string and wind instruments.

Products covered by the measure include:

• violins, violas and cellos;
• double basses, acoustic guitars, harps and cavaquinhos;
• trumpets, trombones, tubas and French horns;
• euphoniums, harmonicas and clarinets;
• accordions and flutes;
• microphones and other products covered by the measure.

The reduction in Brazil import tariffs on musical instruments applies to the products and tariff codes specified in the Camex resolution.

Sewing Machines

For sewing machines classified for household use, the import tariff, previously 20%, has also been reduced to zero.

The lower tariff had already been applied on a temporary basis and was limited to specific quotas. Under the new measure, the zero rate becomes permanent and is no longer subject to quantity limits.

Although classified as household products, these machines are also used by small businesses in the textile industry supply chain.

Data from Comex Stat, the foreign trade statistics system of Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC), show which states imported the largest volumes of sewing machines and musical instruments in 2025.

For sewing machines, the largest import volumes were recorded in:

• São Paulo;
• Santa Catarina;
• Alagoas;
• Amazonas;
• Pernambuco.
• For musical instruments, the leading importing states were:
• São Paulo;
• Santa Catarina;
• Minas Gerais;
• Paraná;
• Espírito Santo;
• Goiás;
• Rio Grande do Sul;
• Rondônia.

Although Resolution No. 926/2026 was issued in late June, the tariff reductions took effect permanently on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Source: Agência Brasil

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