Kraft Multiwall Shipping Sacks for Sugar from Germany
Multiwall kraft paper sacks with 3-5 plies used for bulk sugar transport, featuring sewn or valve closures for secure sealing. HTS 4819.40.00.20 covers these as shipping sacks and multiwall bags for food-grade bulk packaging, excluding lighter grocers' varieties.
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 compliance certificates for food-grade paper if destined for consumables
• Specify sulfate process fiber content (min 80%) in documentation for kraft verification
• Beware of overprinting; decorative motifs could reclassify to Chapter 49