Paper Shopping Tote Bags from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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

Paper Shopping Tote Bags from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4819.40.00.40