HS 4802.55: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 4802.55 covers uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 10.8%–14.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $35.5M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff reduction over 7-10 years. European specialty paper manufacturers benefit.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN ComtradeTop exporters to Brazil
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 4802.55
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4802.55.10 | De largura não superior a 15 cm | 14.4% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4802.55.91 | De desenho | 10.8% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4802.55.92 | Kraft | 10.8% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4802.55.99 | Outros | 10.8% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803); printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 4802.55. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 10.8%–14.4%. 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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