Polyethylene Retail Shopping Bag from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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