Grocery Bag Base Kraft Paper from Japan
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 — 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
• 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