HS 4811.51: Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 4811.51 covers paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 7 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–14.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $94.3M 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 4811.51
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811.51.10 | Em tiras ou rolos de largura não superior a 15 cm ou em folhas em que nenhum lado exceda 360 mm, quando não dobradas | 14.4% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4811.51.21 | De silicone, exceto gofrados na face recoberta ou revestida | 10.8% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4811.51.22 | De polietileno, estratificado com alumínio, impresso | 10.8% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4811.51.23 | De polietileno ou polipropileno, em ambas as faces, base para papel fotográfico | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4811.51.28 | Outros, gofrados na face recoberta ou revestida | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4811.51.29 | Outros | 10.8% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4811.51.30 | Outros, impregnados | 10.8% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 7 NCM codes under HS 4811.51. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–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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