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Ch. 48›HS 4801.00

NCM 4801.00.30

Newsprint; made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical process or of a weight, per m2, of more than 57g but not more than 65g, in rolls or sheets

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

5.4%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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NCM 4801.00.30 is the Brazilian tariff code for newsprint; made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical process or of a weight, per m2, of more than 57g but not more than 65g, in rolls or sheets. This code carries 5.4% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 3 NCM codes under HS heading 4801.00.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 48Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp
4801Newsprint, in rolls or sheets
4801.00Newsprint; made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical process or of a weight, per m2, of more than 57g but not more than 65g, in rolls or sheets
4801.00.30
Newsprint; made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical process or of a weight, per m2, of more than 57g but not more than 65g, in rolls or sheets

Official Brazilian text: Outros, de peso inferior ou igual a 57 g/m2, em que 65 % ou mais, em peso, do conteúdo total de fibras seja constituído por fibras de madeiras obtidas por processo mecânico

Tax breakdown for NCM 4801.00.30

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
5.4%
IPIExcise tax
3.25%
PIS/COFINSSocial contributions
11.75%
ICMSState VAT — varies by state
17–20%
AFRMMMaritime freight surcharge
8%
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Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.

Trade overview — HS 4801.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $26.9M of products under HS heading 4801.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1Canada
$23.9M88.9%
2Sweden
$1.5M5.4%
3USA
$1.0M3.9%
4Austria
$254K0.9%
5Belgium
$204K0.8%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 4801.00 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

Tariff reduction over 7-10 years. European specialty paper manufacturers benefit.

Other NCM codes under HS 4801.00

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
4801.00.20Em folhas, nas que nenhum lado exceda 360 mm, quando não dobradas14.4%3.25%Calculate →
4801.00.90Outros10.8%3.25%Calculate →

How to import NCM 4801.00.30 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 4801.00.30 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 5.4%, but Brazil adds IPI (3.25%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
  3. Get import licenses — check if your specific product requires ANVISA, INMETRO, or MAPA clearance.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

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