Popcorn Paper Theater Bags
Waxed kraft paper bags designed for serving and carrying popcorn in cinemas. The wax coating provides grease resistance, making them suitable for hot, buttered popcorn. They fall under tariff item 4819.40.00 as other sacks and bags of paper.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bags are designed with a rigid or semi-rigid structure for self-standing display
Heading 4819.50 covers other packing containers, including record sleeves, which may include more rigid paperboard containers.
If the bags are sold flat and not in their final bag form
Unassembled or flat paper articles may fall under other paper articles of heading 4823.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bags are classified as 'other sacks and bags' under 4819.40.00, not as food containers of heading 4819.50
• Declare the wax coating accurately, as it may affect the applicable duty rate
• Verify whether the bags meet Canadian food-contact material requirements under the Food and Drugs Act
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