HS 4811.90: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres; coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 4811.90 covers paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres; coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 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 $61.5M worth of these products, with Rep. of Korea 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 4811.90
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811.90.11 | Recobertos de pasta eletrolítica à base de amido modificado, de peso igual ou superior a 75 g/m2, mas não superior a 120 g/m2 | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4811.90.19 | Outros | 14.4% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4811.90.20 | Outros, impregnados e revestidos em ambas as faces com látex numa proporção total, em peso, igual ou superior a 15 %, de peso igual ou superior a 105 g/m2, mas não superior a 135 g/m2, do tipo utilizado como suporte para fabricação de abrasivos (lixas), em rolos | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 4811.90.90 | Outros | 10.8% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres; coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 4811.90. 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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