Sugar Packing Poly Strip Bag with Vibrant Prints from Japan
Lightweight bag for granulated sugar, made of polyethylene strip with outer plastic lamination, under 1 kg, printed in three or more colors for brand visibility. Used in food industry for consumer 5 lb packs. HTS 6305.33.0040 applies due to strip material, lamination, weight limit, and color printing specs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis to affirm 'strip or the like' status, avoiding misclassification as woven fabrics
• Separate from Chapters 56-62 goods per Chapter notes to prevent denial under Subchapter exclusions
• Batch by print color count in shipping manifests for smooth customs processing