HS 4701.00: Wood pulp; mechanical wood pulp
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 4701.00 covers wood pulp; mechanical wood pulp under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 3.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $5.0M worth of these products, with Germany as the leading supplier.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$5.0M
Total CIF value
2
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1Germany
$2.9M56.9%
2USA
$2.2M43.1%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 4701.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4701.00.00 | Pastas mecânicas de madeira. | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import wood pulp; mechanical wood pulp into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 4701.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 3.6%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
- Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.
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