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U.S. imports of large paper sacks & bags (base width 40 cm or more) (HS 481930) totaled $19.5M in April 2026, traded with 44 countries.
Importers of Large Paper Sacks & Bags (Base Width 40 cm or More) paid $1.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $9.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHeavy-duty paper sacks and bags with a base width of 40 cm or more — including multiwall shipping sacks used for bulk commodities like cement, flour, and pet food — are split at the 10-digit level between multiwall shipping sacks (4819300020) and other large-base bags (4819300040). Canada and Mexico lead US imports under this heading, with Vietnam and Brazil also among the top suppliers. The 40 cm base-width threshold is the critical dimensional criterion separating this heading from the smaller-bag heading 481940, making accurate measurement documentation essential for correct classification.
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The base width is measured across the bottom of the bag when it is laid flat. Sacks and bags with a base width of 40 cm (approximately 15.75 inches) or more classify under 481930; those with a base width less than 40 cm fall under 481940. Importers should obtain dimensional specifications from the manufacturer and document them in the entry file to support the classification.
Multiwall paper sacks in this size range are widely used in agriculture (animal feed, seed, grain), construction (cement, mortar, plaster), food processing (flour, sugar, starch), and chemical industries. Their strength and moisture-resistance properties — often achieved through multi-ply kraft paper construction — make them a preferred bulk packaging format for heavy or granular commodities.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819300020 | SHIPPNG SACKS/MULTI BAGS BASE WIDTH GT 40CM, PPR | $10.2M | 10.26% | $369K |
| 4819300040 | SACKS & BAGS, BASE WIDTH OF 40CM/MORE, PAPER NESOI | $9.3M | 11.66% | $697K |
SHIPPNG SACKS/MULTI BAGS BASE WIDTH GT 40CM, PPR
SACKS & BAGS, BASE WIDTH OF 40CM/MORE, PAPER NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4819300020 | SHIPPNG SACKS/MULTI BAGS BASE WIDTH GT 40CM, PPR | $2.6M |
| 4819300040 | SACKS & BAGS, BASE WIDTH OF 40CM/MORE, PAPER NESOI | $1.2M |
SHIPPNG SACKS/MULTI BAGS BASE WIDTH GT 40CM, PPR
1.3M kg
SACKS & BAGS, BASE WIDTH OF 40CM/MORE, PAPER NESOI
546.7K kg
SACKS AND BAGS NESOI, INCL CONES, OF PAPER ETC,
HS 481940
FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES ETC, NONCOR PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481920
CARTONS, BOXES & CASES CORRUGATED PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481910
PAPER & PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED, >10% MECH.FIB.,ROLLS
HS 480261
TRAYS, DISHES, PLATES, CUPS,ETC,OF PAPER/BOARD,NES
HS 482369
HANDKERCHIEFS, TISSUES & TOWELS OF PAPER PULP ETC
HS 481820
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.1M | $87K | -$2.0M |
| Michigan | $889K | $1.1M | +$194K |
| California | $1.7M | $53K | -$1.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $2.2M | $1.4M | -$790K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |