Industrial Bulk Flour Paper Sack from Germany
A multi-ply paper sack with base width greater than 40 cm, specifically engineered for packaging 50-100 lb flour bags in mills and bakeries. It qualifies for HTS 4819.30.0040 under 'other' sacks due to its size and packing container function, made from sulfate kraft paper for durability. These sacks feature valve construction for automated filling.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice approval for food-contact paper sacks and include lot traceability documentation
• Test for moisture vapor transmission rate to ensure compliance with USDA agricultural import standards
• Declare ply count and basis weight accurately; misdeclaration can trigger reclassification audits