Brazil NCM · 8-digit subitem

NCM 4823.90.20 – Cut paper, min 600 V dielectric, max 60 g/m²

NCM 4823.90.20 (also written 48239020) is Brazil's code for cut paper, min 600 V dielectric, max 60 g/m². Its first 6 digits are HS code 4823.90.

Official description of NCM 4823.90.20

PortuguêsOfficial
De rigidez dielétrica igual ou superior a 600 V (método ASTM D 202 ou equivalente) e de peso inferior ou igual a 60 g/m²
EnglishUnofficial translation

With a dielectric strength of 600 V or more (ASTM D 202 method or equivalent) and weighing 60 g/m² or less

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

How to read NCM 4823.90.20

48Chapter 23Heading 90Subheading

HS code 4823.90
Same in every country

2Item 0Subitem

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 48.23 Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48 Outro papel, cartão, pasta (ouate) de celulose e mantas de fibras de celulose, cortados em forma própria; outras obras de pasta de papel, papel, cartão, pasta (ouate) de celulose ou de mantas de fibras de celulose.
  3. Subheading 4823.90 Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823 Outros
  4. Subitem 4823.90.20 With a dielectric strength of 600 V or more (ASTM D 202 method or equivalent) and weighing 60 g/m² or less De rigidez dielétrica igual ou superior a 600 V (método ASTM D 202 ou equivalente) e de peso inferior ou igual a 60 g/m²

Other NCM codes under HS 4823.90

4823.90.10 Punched paper cards for Jacquard mechanismsCartões perfurados para mecanismos Jacquard 4823.90.91 Other paper strips or rolls, 15–36 cm wideEm tiras ou rolos de largura superior a 15 cm, mas não superior a 36 cm 4823.90.99 Other articles of paper, paperboard or pulpOutros

Questions about NCM 4823.90.20

What is NCM 4823.90.20?

NCM 4823.90.20 (48239020) is the Brazilian (Mercosur) code for cut paper, min 600 V dielectric, max 60 g/m². Its official Portuguese description is “De rigidez dielétrica igual ou superior a 600 V (método ASTM D 202 ou equivalente) e de peso inferior ou igual a 60 g/m²”.

What is the HS code for NCM 4823.90.20?

HS 4823.90 (Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823). 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 4823.90.20?

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.