HS 4823.20: Paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 4823.20 covers paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–16%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $21.9M worth of these products, with Germany 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 4823.20
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823.20.10 | De peso superior a 15 g/m2, mas não superior a 25 g/m2, com um conteúdo de fibras sintéticas termossoldáveis igual ou superior a 20 %, mas não superior a 30 %, em peso, do conteúdo total de fibras | 0% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 4823.20.91 | Em tiras ou rolos de largura superior a 15 cm, mas não superior a 36 cm | 10.8% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
| 4823.20.99 | Outros | 16% | 9.75% | — | Calculate → |
How to import paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 4823.20. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–16%. 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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