Bulk Paper Shopping Tote Bag from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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