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Unprinted Paper Lunch Bags

Small kraft paper bags for packing lunches, with pinched tops and no printing. HTS 4819.40.00 for other paper sacks, separate from grocery or printed types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

4804.29Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If sack kraft paper rolls 60-115 g/m² with tear/tensile minima

Base paper meeting subheading table specs before bag formation is 4804.29.

4805.24Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If mainly recovered pulp with ≥2 kPa·m²/g burst index

Recycled content testliner paper for bags goes to 4805.24.

4821.10Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If printed with envelopes in sets

Paper articles like printed bags with envelopes classify under 4821.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure <80% sulfate fibers or doesn't meet sack kraft specs to avoid 4804

• Provide photos/samples showing no printing or motifs