LDPE Retail Shopping Bag from Germany
A lightweight low-density polyethylene bag with handles used for carrying retail purchases like groceries or clothing. It falls under HTS 3923.21.00.95 as a sack or bag made from polymers of ethylene, specifically in the 'Other' category not designated for trash or merchandise packing. These bags are typically printed with store logos and designed for single-use consumer convenience.
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
• Verify the polymer is at least 95% ethylene by weight per Chapter 39 notes to avoid reclassification to copolymer subheadings
• Include lab test reports on material composition in documentation to prove ethylene polymer status during CBP review
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'trash bags' which shifts to 3923.21.0090; specify retail end-use clearly