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Polyethylene Retail Shopping Bag from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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