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Bulk Paper Shopping Tote Bag

Large kraft paper tote with twisted handles and base width over 40 cm for department store shopping, recyclable and sturdy for multiple uses. HTS 4819.30.00 covers such paper bags with sufficient base size for retail packing applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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4819.40.00Same rate: 35%

If small boutique shopping bags

Narrower bases under 40 cm classify separately for consumer retail bags.

4202.92.97Higher: 52.6% vs 35%

If with substantial textile reinforcement

Bags resembling handbags with fabric elements go to Chapter 42.

6307.90Lower: 17% vs 35%

If made from jute or other textiles

Non-paper textile shopping bags fall under Chapter 63 made-up textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with recycling symbols and fiber content to meet EPA and customs green import standards

Import flat-packed to avoid 'retail set' duties under packaging rules

Differentiate from printed gift bags; dominant motifs shift to Chapter 49

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