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Brown Paper Grocery Bags from Germany

Heavy-duty kraft paper bags used for carrying groceries from stores, featuring twisted handles and a flat bottom for stability. Classified under HTS 4819.40.00 as other sacks and bags of paper, distinct from specialized sack kraft paper in 4804 or retail packaging in 4819.30.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Verify paper is unprinted and not coated to stay in 4819.40; printed bags shift to chapter 49

Provide mill test certificates confirming basis weight and fiber content to customs