T-Shirt Style Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bag from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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