Ethylene Copolymer Mailer Bag

Padded or plain polyethylene mailer bags for shipping e-commerce parcels, with predominant ethylene monomer content. Fits HTS 3923.21.00.95 as 'Other' sacks of ethylene polymers, excluding trash liners. Self-sealing adhesive strips make them ideal for postal use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3920.43.50Higher: 39.2% vs 38%

If heavily plasticized with >20% plasticizer content

Subheading 3920.43 covers plasticized polymers; per notes, plasticizers shift non-bag articles out of 3923.

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 38%

If paper-based with plastic lining/coating

Paper bags with plastic laminates are primarily Chapter 48 articles, not plastic sacks.

3923.90.00Same rate: 38%

If made from other plastics like polyamide or polyester

Non-ethylene/nylon polymers go to the 'Other plastics' subheading 3923.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct monomer analysis if copolymers exceed 5% non-ethylene to confirm predominant ethylene for 3923.21 classification

Provide end-use statements distinguishing from trash bags to avoid CBP reclassification

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