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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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