HDPE Merchandise Packing Bag from Germany
High-density polyethylene bags used to pack non-food merchandise such as apparel or hardware in retail settings. Classified under HTS 3923.21.00.95 as ethylene polymer sacks not specifically for trash or merchandise in 3923.21.0080. These are gusseted for strength and often transparent for product visibility.
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
• Declare exact ethylene content (>95%) with supplier certifications to comply with subheading notes on polymer purity
• Use ISF filings early for bag shipments; common pitfall is undervaluation based on low unit price
• Label bags as 'merchandise packing' not 'trash' to prevent erroneous duty assignment to statistical suffixes