Retail Gift Paper Carrier Bags

Foil-stamped luxury paper carrier bags with rope handles for boutique gifts. Classified 4819.40.00.40 as other decorative packing bags.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4202.92.97Higher: 52.6% vs 35%

If leather-like handles dominant

Significant non-paper handles shift to travel goods.

4819.20.00Same rate: 35%

If self-opening sack style

Bellows/gusset sacks have statistical suffixes.

4901.99.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If printed dominant

Chapter note moves heavily printed matter to chapter 49.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document handle material <15% total weight

• Colorfastness test for foil stamps

• Declare as 'packing containers' not apparel accessories