T-Shirt Style Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bag from Germany
Classic grocery 't-shirt' bag made of low-density polyethylene with integrated die-cut handles, 11x6x14 inches. Falls under HTS 3923.21.0085 for polyethylene PRCBs with handles in the 6-40 inch range. Polymer meets 95% ethylene monomer requirement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for ethylene predominance via FTIR analysis if copolymers suspected
• Avoid shipping folded bags that distort measurements; declare unfolded specs
• Monitor FDA compliance if for food contact, even for carrier bags