HS 4819.60: Paper and paperboard; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 4819.60 covers paper and paperboard; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 14.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $1.2M 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 4819.60
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819.60.00 | - Cartonagens para escritórios, lojas e estabelecimentos semelhantes | 14.4% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
How to import paper and paperboard; box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 4819.60. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 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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