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Paper Popcorn Bags

Grease-resistant unprinted paper bags for movie theater popcorn. Classifies in HTS 4819.40.00 as other paper bags, not lightweight coated paper.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If light-weight coated ≤72 g/m² both sides

Coated popcorn paper with mechanical fibers >50% meets 4810.22 exactly.

4805.11Lower: 10% vs 35%

If semichemical fluting with hardwood ≥65%

Fluted structure for popcorn bags could match 4805.11 crush resistance.

4823.70Lower: 10% vs 35%

If molded or pressed shapes

Pressed paper articles like molded bags go to 4823.70.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document grease resistance method (not coating weight >15 g/m²)

No printing allowed; theater logos move to 4819.30

Test fiber content; mechanical pulp risks 4810.22