4-Ply Multiwall Bags for Cement from Japan
Heavy-duty 4-ply multiwall bags made from kraft paper for packaging and shipping cement, offering moisture resistance and high tensile strength. Classified under HTS 4819.40.00.20 as multiwall shipping sacks designed for construction materials transport, distinct from retail grocers' bags.
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
• Document ply count and paper specifications; customs may test for multiwall verification
• Include shipping sack certifications showing compliance with Mullen burst standards for heavy loads
• Label clearly as industrial packaging to distinguish from retail bags under other subheadings