Polyethylene Shopping Bags from United States
Thin-gauge polyethylene bags with handles used for retail shopping and carrying groceries. These bags are made of polymers of ethylene with ethylene monomers constituting 95% or more by weight. They are classified under tariff item 3923.21.90 as other sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
56.5%
Rate breakdown
26SUR5050%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 50% on US products
Import Tips
• Verify the bags are made of polyethylene and meet Canadian retail packaging standards
• Declare the correct quantity and weight to CBSA for accurate duty calculation
• Consider environmental regulations for plastic bags in certain Canadian provinces