HS 4902.90: Newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week

HS 4902.90 covers newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 0%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $574K worth of these products, with Japan as the leading supplier.

How to import newspapers, journals and periodicals; whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a week into Brazil

1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 4902.90. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 0%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
3. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
4. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.