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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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