OFFICIAL 2026 SENIAT TARIFF GUIDE

Tariffs & Permits to Import
Medical & Biomedical Equipment

Tax Structure, Tariff Breakdown, and MPPS / SENCAMER Permits for Venezuelan Customs Clearance.

Estimate Duties & Taxes Request Permit Audit
SENIAT Ad-Valorem0% – 5%Per CIF HS Code
Customs Service Fee1%On CIF Value
Import VATExempt (2026 Decree)Taxable Base
Clearance Time24 – 48 HoursPort of La Guaira / Maiquetía

Key Customs HS Codes for Medical & Biomedical Equipment

Homologated customs classification per Venezuela Common External Tariff (MERCOSUR / ALADI).

HS CodeProduct DescriptionAd-ValoremSENIAT FeeIVARequired Permits
9018.90.99Instruments and appliances used in medical or surgical sciences0%1%ExentoMPPS Health Permit
9022.14.11Computed tomography (CT) apparatus0%1%ExentoMPPS / Radiation License

Clearance Simulation

Sample calculation for a $50,000 USD CIF shipment

Shipment CIF Value:$50,000 USD
Ad-Valorem (0% – 5%):+$0 USD
SENIAT Fee (1%):+$500 USD
Taxable Base for VAT:$50,500 USD
Import VAT (Exempt (2026 Decree)):+$0 USD
Total Estimated Duties:$500 USD

Required Documentation

Mandatory legal dossier for SENIAT clearance

  • MPPS Medical Import Permit
  • Certificate of Free Sale
  • Homologated Invoice
Legal & Fiscal Disclaimer

This tool provides an automated estimation based on general product descriptions. The results are strictly for informational purposes. Contucarga Agentes de Aduana assumes no fiscal or legal liability for decisions made using this tool. Final customs duties are determined by the SENIAT upon physical inspection. For legally binding classification, always use our Professional Classification Service.

Frequently Asked Questions on Medical & Biomedical Equipment Imports

What permits are required?

MPPS Permit and SENCAMER.

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