White Paper Merchandise Bags
Bleached paper bags with square bottoms and no handles, used in retail for clothing or boutique items. These are converted paper bags used as packing containers, not base paper in rolls, and fall under the tariff item for other sacks and bags.
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 have a plastic coating
Coated paper bags may be classified as other packing containers.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bags are unprinted or have only minimal printing that is subsidiary to their primary use as packing containers
• Document the bags' square-bottom design and paper composition for CBSA
• Verify the bags are not coated with plastics, which could shift classification
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