Polyethylene Retail Shopping Bag from Germany
A lightweight, transparent or tinted bag made from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) used in retail stores for carrying purchases. It falls under HTS 3923.29.00.00 as a sack or bag of other plastics, not specifically polymers like ethylene copolymers or nylon. These bags are typically produced by blown film extrusion and heat-sealed for handles.
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 plastic type via lab testing to confirm it's 'other plastics' not meeting 95% criteria for named polymers like polyethylene in 3923.21
• Include detailed packing list specifying bag dimensions, thickness, and print content to avoid misclassification as packaging for specific goods
• Check for anti-dumping duties on LDPE bags from certain countries like China; provide origin certificates