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U.S. imports of large paper sacks & bags (base width 40 cm or more) (HS 481930) totaled $18.4M in July 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Large Paper Sacks & Bags (Base Width 40 cm or More) paid $1.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $9.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataIndustrial-scale paper sacks and bags with a base width of 40 cm or more serve as primary packaging for bulk commodities such as cement, fertilizers, animal feed, flour, and chemicals. The US schedule divides this heading between multi-wall shipping sacks (4819300020) and other large paper bags (4819300040). Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, consistent with integrated North American packaging supply chains, while Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia represent growing lower-cost sources.
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1.2K shipments/mo
Multi-wall shipping sacks (4819300020) are specifically engineered bags constructed from multiple plies of kraft paper, often with moisture-barrier or reinforcing layers, designed for heavy bulk goods. Other large paper bags (4819300040) covers single-ply or otherwise constructed bags meeting the 40 cm base-width threshold but not qualifying as multi-wall shipping sacks. The distinction matters for duty and quota purposes, so importers should verify ply count and construction specifications before filing.
Importers should verify whether specific supplier countries or product configurations are subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders on paper or packaging products, as the scope of such orders can extend to converted paper goods. A licensed customs broker or trade attorney can confirm whether a particular shipment falls within the scope of any active orders.
HSChapter 48
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 4819
Subheading 481930 · $18.4M of $289.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819300020 | Shippng Sacks/Multi Bags Base Width Gt 40cm, Ppr | $9.9M | 4.77% | 42.57% | $472K |
| 4819300040 | Sacks & Bags, Base Width of 40cm/More, Paper NESOI | $8.5M | 7.64% | 60.96% | $652K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4819300020 | Shippng Sacks/Multi Bags Base Width Gt 40cm, Ppr | $1.4M |
| 4819300040 | Sacks & Bags, Base Width of 40cm/More, Paper NESOI | $1.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$18.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Brazil together supply 45% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
48.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.10%.