Paper Shopping Tote Bags
Heavy-duty matte laminated paper totes with flat handles for luxury retail shopping. Classified in 4819.40.00.40 as other paper bags for packing consumer goods, excluding cones and food-specific packaging.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with reinforced textile handles
Significant textile components make it a travel bag of other materials.
If self-gusseted construction
Specific sack designs with gussets have dedicated subheadings.
If plastic dominant by value
Heavy lamination exceeding paper content shifts to plastic articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document lamination as under 20% plastic by weight to maintain paper heading
• Provide artwork proofs if printed to distinguish from chapter 49 printed matter
• Avoid 'reusable' claims that trigger textile or durability tests
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