Sandwich Paper Takeout Bags
Grease-resistant kraft paper bags designed for restaurant sandwich takeout. The paper is treated to resist oil and moisture, keeping food fresh during transport. 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 made of plastics or have a plastic coating exceeding half the total thickness
Plastic sacks and bags of heading 39.23 apply when the material is predominantly plastic.
If the bags are designed with a rigid structure for standing upright
Heading 4819.50 covers other packing containers that may include more rigid paperboard packaging.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the grease-resistant treatment does not involve plastic lamination exceeding half the total thickness, which would shift classification to Chapter 39
• Verify the bags are not considered 'sacks and bags of plastics' if they have a plastic lining
• Confirm compliance with Canadian food packaging regulations
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