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Industrial Cement Paper Sacks

Multi-wall kraft paper sacks with valve bottoms for packaging 50kg cement bags. These qualify under 4819.40.00.40 as other paper packing containers for bulk industrial materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4804.21.00Same rate: 37.5%

If imported in rolls

Unconverted sack kraft paper rolls classify as base paper, not finished sacks.

5903.90.20Same rate: 37.5%

If textile reinforced

Paper sacks with substantial textile reinforcement become textile articles.

4819.30.00Same rate: 37.5%

If sacks with poly liners

Liners make them plastic-coated paper sacks in separate subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit Mullen burst test results confirming sack kraft specs if challenged

• Declare ply construction details; multi-wall often scrutinized for components

• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets to prevent fumigation delays