Grocery Bag Base Kraft Paper from China
Lightweight uncoated kraft paper rolls at 100 g/m², optimized for producing grocery shopping bags with high tensile strength for carrying produce and dry goods. Classified under HTS 4804.39.4020 as bag or sack wrapping paper, featuring ≥80% chemical sulfate fibers, under 150 g/m², and not meeting new kraftliner burst standards. Ideal for flat or gusseted bag manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label rolls clearly as 'bag or sack paper' and include specs confirming <150 g/m² to differentiate from sack kraft in 4804.21
• Ensure documentation shows non-corrugating use; common error is classifying as fluting paper (4805) if strength misinterpreted
• Comply with US paper import quotas if applicable by checking fiber origin certificates