Brazil NCM · 8-digit subitem

NCM 4811.59.21 – Other photo paper base, PE/PP on both sides

NCM 4811.59.21 (also written 48115921) is Brazil's code for other photo paper base, PE/PP on both sides. Its first 6 digits are HS code 4811.59.

Official description of NCM 4811.59.21

PortuguêsOfficial
De polietileno ou polipropileno, em ambas as faces, base para papel fotográfico
EnglishUnofficial translation

Of polyethylene or polypropylene, on both sides, base for photographic paper

Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (Siscomex). Updated Oct 2026 · In force since Apr 2022 (Res Gecex 272/2021).

How to read NCM 4811.59.21

48Chapter 11Heading 59Subheading

HS code 4811.59
Same in every country

2Item 1Subitem

Added by Mercosur
Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

The first 6 digits are the international HS code, so their meaning is the same in every country; Brazil publishes the text in Portuguese. Digits 7 and 8 are Brazil's own split of that HS code. The full 8-digit code is used on import declarations (DUIMP), invoices (NF-e) and tax filings.

Full classification path

  1. Chapter 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard Papel e cartão; obras de pasta de celulose, papel ou de cartão.
  2. Heading 48.11 Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 Papel, cartão, pasta (ouate) de celulose e mantas de fibras de celulose, revestidos, impregnados, recobertos, coloridos à superfície, decorados à superfície ou impressos, em rolos ou em folhas de forma quadrada ou retangular, de qualquer dimensão, exceto os produtos do tipo descrito nos textos das posições 48.03, 48.09 ou 48.10.
  3. Group 4811.5 Paper and paperboard coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives): Papel e cartão revestidos, impregnados ou recobertos de plástico (exceto os adesivos):
  4. Subheading 4811.59 Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810 Outros
  5. Item 4811.59.2 Other, covered or coated Outros, recobertos ou revestidos
  6. Subitem 4811.59.21 Of polyethylene or polypropylene, on both sides, base for photographic paper De polietileno ou polipropileno, em ambas as faces, base para papel fotográfico

Other NCM codes under HS 4811.59

4811.59.10 Other plastic-coated paper, max 15 cm/360 mmEm tiras ou rolos de largura não superior a 15 cm ou em folhas em que nenhum lado exceda 360 mm, quando não dobradas 4811.59.22 Other silicone-coated paper and paperboardDe silicone 4811.59.23 Other printed PE/aluminium laminated paperDe polietileno, estratificado com alumínio, impresso 4811.59.29 Other plastic-coated paper and paperboardOutros 4811.59.30 Other plastic-impregnated paper and paperboardOutros, impregnados

Questions about NCM 4811.59.21

What is NCM 4811.59.21?

NCM 4811.59.21 (48115921) is the Brazilian (Mercosur) code for other photo paper base, PE/PP on both sides. Its official Portuguese description is “De polietileno ou polipropileno, em ambas as faces, base para papel fotográfico”.

What is the HS code for NCM 4811.59.21?

HS 4811.59 (Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810). The first 6 digits of an NCM code are its international HS code; the last 2 digits are Brazil's own split.

Is an NCM code the same as an HS code?

The first 6 digits are the same in every country. NCM adds an item digit (7th) and a subitem digit (8th). A code ending in 00 means Brazil does not split that HS code further.

Which countries use NCM 4811.59.21?

All Mercosur members use the same NCM codes: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Source: Siscomex Classif NCM table, updated Oct 2026 (Resolução Gecex nº 926/2026). The Portuguese text is the official one; the English is our translation.