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Brazil is the largest tissue market in Latin America, with a large population and a strong away-from-home and retail sector.
Tissue parent reels are classified under NCM 4803 (e.g., 4803.00.90); the import tax stack includes II (~10.8%), IPI (~3.25%), PIS (~2.1%), COFINS (~9.65%) and state ICMS.
Importers must be enabled in RADAR and clear via Siscomex/DUIMP; some shipments need an import license.
Converters source 14–22 GSM toilet/facial/napkin stock with 76 mm cores; a 20GP carries roughly 12–13 tons.
Brazil is the largest economy and consumer market in Latin America, with a large population, major metropolitan areas and a well-developed paper and tissue industry. The country has large pulp and paper producers, but domestic tissue conversion still relies on imported parent reels for specific grades, softness and supply flexibility.
Converters are concentrated around São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais and the Northeast. Demand is driven by both retail and away-from-home consumption (hotels, restaurants, healthcare, offices). Because Brazil has a complex multi-tax import system, accurate planning of the tax stack and compliance with RADAR and Siscomex requirements are essential for a competitive landed cost.
Grade and softness gaps for premium facial, napkin and AFH products.
Supply diversification alongside domestic sources.
Competitive pricing for container-quantity parent reels.
Exact machine specs including widths and 76 mm cores.
Tissue stock is classified under NCM 4803. The indicative federal and state tax stack is approximately:
Tax | Indicative rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
II (Import Duty) | ~10.8% | On customs value |
IPI | ~3.25% | Industrialized products tax |
PIS-Importação | ~2.1% | Federal contribution |
COFINS-Importação | ~9.65% | Federal contribution |
ICMS | Varies by state | State VAT, typically around 17–20% |
Note: Exact rates depend on the full NCM subheading, the state of destination and the tax regime (e.g., gross-up effects); some shipments require an import license (LI). Confirm the current rates and total landed cost with a Brazilian customs broker / via Siscomex before booking.
Major ports include Santos, Itajaí, Paranaguá, Rio Grande, Suape and Sepetiba. Clearance requires:
RADAR habilitation and CNPJ;
Import Declaration (DUIMP) via Siscomex;
Commercial invoice and packing list;
Bill of Lading and delivery order;
Certificate of origin and technical/pulp/GSM specifications;
Import license where applicable.
Accurate classification, value, origin and tax documentation are essential; state ICMS treatment can materially affect the landed cost.
Converted product | Typical GSM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Toilet tissue | 14–22 | Virgin / recycled / blended |
Facial tissue | 14–18 | Soft, low dust |
Napkin / serviette | 16–22 | Embossing/printing-ready |
Kitchen / hardwound towel | 32–40 | High wet strength |
Core | 76 mm (3") | Width 200–2850 mm available |
Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for an RFQ;
Confirm samples (courier; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union);
Confirm MOQ (around 20 tons per grade), lead time and Incoterms (FOB/CFR/CIF/EXW);
Pay by T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy (L/C for large orders);
We arrange loading (about 26 reels of ~500 kg per 20GP) and provide the full document set for Siscomex clearance.
Tissue parent reels are classified under NCM 4803 (e.g., 4803.00.90 for jumbo reels); finished converted tissue falls under NCM 4818.
II (~10.8%), IPI (~3.25%), PIS (~2.1%), COFINS (~9.65%) and state ICMS; exact rates depend on the NCM, state and tax regime.
Yes, the importer must be enabled in RADAR and file the DUIMP through Siscomex, with an import license where required.
Santos, Itajaí, Paranaguá, Rio Grande, Suape and Sepetiba are the main gateways.
About 26 reels of ~500 kg each, roughly 12–13 tons in a 20GP, depending on width and diameter.
T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy; L/C for large orders; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union.
Sourcing tissue paper jumbo rolls into Brazil? Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for a fast quotation and samples. WhatsApp: +8613599169075.
