Ziploc Slider Quart Storage Bags from Japan
These are reclosable plastic storage bags made from polyethylene polymers, featuring an integral extruded closure with a slider mechanism that opens and closes the seal for secure storage of food or household items. Classified under HTS 3923.21.0020 because they are sacks and bags of ethylene polymers with sliders for the reclosable seal. They meet the polymer content requirements for ethylene-based plastics in Chapter 39.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the ethylene polymer content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading notes to avoid reclassification; include lab test reports in documentation
• Ensure slider mechanism is integral and extruded, not attached separately
• Label bags clearly with material composition to comply with FDA if for food contact