Paper Shopping Tote Bags from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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