Multiwall Paper Shipping Sacks for Flour from China
These are multiwall paper bags typically consisting of 2-5 plies of kraft paper, designed for bulk shipping of flour with high burst strength to prevent tearing during transport. They fall under HTS 4819.40.00.20 as shipping sacks and multiwall bags, excluding grocers' bags, specifically for industrial packaging of dry goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify multiwall construction (at least 2 plies) and ensure basis weight meets shipping sack standards to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming kraft paper composition and burst strength for customs compliance
• Avoid printing that dominates the primary packaging function, as it may shift to Chapter 49