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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026

NCM 4820.40.00

Paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

14.4%
Import Duty (II)
3.25%
IPI
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Full landed cost

NCM 4820.40.00 is the Brazilian tariff code for paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets. This code carries 14.4% import duty (II) and 3.25% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Classification hierarchy

4820Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard
4820.40.00
Paper and paperboard; manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets

Official Brazilian text: - Formulários em blocos de papel múltiplas vias, mesmo com folhas intercaladas de papel-carbono (papel químico)

Tax breakdown for NCM 4820.40.00

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
14.4%
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 4820.40

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $159K of products under HS heading 4820.40 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1USA
$90K56.6%
2Germany
$27K17%
3China
$21K12.9%
4Singapore
$15K9.5%
5#380
$4K2.3%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 4820.40 details →

EU-Mercosur impact

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

How to import NCM 4820.40.00 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 4820.40.00 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 14.4%, 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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