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Grocery Bag Base Kraft Paper from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

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

• 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