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Polythene Mailing Bags

Opaque or clear polyethylene bags with adhesive strips for shipping parcels. Classified 3923.21.00 for ethylene sacks used in goods conveyance via mail. Gusseted design accommodates bulky items.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3%+35.0%38%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3%+10.0%13%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3%+10.0%13%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3%+10.0%13%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.99.20Higher: 39.2% vs 38%

If biaxially oriented shrink film bags

BOPP-type oriented polyethylene film goes to 'Other plates' in 3920 before forming into sacks.

3926.90.48Lower: 13.4% vs 38%

If with paper labels predominating

Composite goods with significant paper classified as other plastic articles.

3923.10.20Lower: 35% vs 38%

If tracers or propylene copolymers

Subheading notes route specific copolymers away from pure ethylene.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include adhesion test results; declare opacity level

โ€ข Pitfall: bags over 45.7cm classified differently per 3921 US note

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