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Grocery Bag Base Kraft Paper 100 g/m² from Japan

Uncoated unbleached kraft paper weighing 100 g/m², in rolls for converting into retail grocery bags. HTS 4804.31.4020 covers this as bag or sack wrapping paper from sulfate pulp, ≤150 g/m². Its machine direction strength ideal for high-volume bag production.

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

• Conduct fiber analysis to confirm ≥80% sulfate wood fibers per subheading notes

• Avoid bundling with printed sheets, as printed items go to Chapter 49

• Check for ash content if sulfite process suspected, altering classification