By Ever
01 Nov, 2025
When you think about all the exciting opportunities that Brazil has to offer, with its 250 million consumers, it’s no wonder global businesses are flocking there. The economy is booming, and there are so many amazing business opportunities popping up everywhere. But to really cash in on the gold market, you’ve got to have the right key —- INMETRO Certificate.
INMETRO, short for “Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia“, is the Brazilian National Institute for Quality and Technical Testing, which is responsible for developing Brazilian national standards. So, when you see the INMETRO mark on a product, it’s like a stamp of approval that tells you the product meets the quality standards needed to be sold in Brazil. It’s not just a legal requirement for customs, it’s also a way for you to feel confident and trust in the product.
The compulsory product category consists of the following categories.It is important to note that after passing the Certificate, the mandatory INMETRO mark must be printed on the products or labels, and the logo of a third-party organisation recognised by INMETRO must be affixed in order to enter the Brazilian market.
Certificate applicants voluntarily submit applications for Inmetro testing for non-mandatory product categories with a view to increasing consumer confidence in purchasing.
The Certificate mark can only display the Certificate mark of the issuing body.
Most are based on IEC and ISO standards, so manufacturers must have ISO certificates.
Like many other certificates, Inmetro Certificate requires an application, submission of information, an inspection of the manufacturer, and testing and analysis of the product in the laboratory. However, there are some differences between INMETRO and the main difference is after obtaining the INMETRO certificate.
For applicants based in China, the estimated time frame is approximately three months.
The cost of Certificate varies depending on the product, with different parameters impacting the final fee.
A single certificate is issued for products being considered as the same family. For example, tires of the same specification and size can be regarded as from the same family.
Just for reference, the cost of an INMETRO certificate for TBR is from USD 13,000 to USD 17,000
For tires, wheels, engine parts, etc., the certificate is valid for 4 years;
For glass and home appliances, the certificate is valid for 3 years.
It is important to note that after obtaining the certificate, the product is subject to annual audits (every 12 months) to maintain its validity.
The certificate holder is typically agent because the applicant will appoint a Brazilian agent to hold the certificate on their behalf.
This is because, in order to register, manage, and authorize certificates in the INMETRO Orquestra system, as well as undergo regular agent audits, only agents are able to do so. There is a fee for each use of the INMETRO system.
To summarize, for example, if you are a buyer and planning to import tires to Brazil, it is important to note that the certificate must be valid. As tires are a mandatory Certificate product, it is essential that they bear the INMETRO mark on the sidewall or label. Prior to the vessel’s arrival, the licensed agent must enter the importer’s details into the Orquestra system on the INMETRO website. This process incurs a handling fee, which is charged by the agent. Upon arrival at the port, customs will release the goods after verifying the information in the INMETRO system.
Tires made in various countries are being used on every road in Brazil through INMETRO certified bridges. If you have any questions about your tires, please contact our TNR team and we will provide professional advice to meet your demand.
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