U.S. imports of Small Paper Sacks, Bags & Cones (Base Width Under 40 cm) (HS 481940) totaled $91.3M in August 2026, imported from 76 countries.
Importers of Small Paper Sacks, Bags & Cones (Base Width Under 40 cm) paid $11.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.42% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Small Paper Sacks, Bags & Cones (Base Width Under 40 cm) imports of $91.3M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $80.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSmaller paper sacks, bags, and cones with a base width under 40 cm serve retail, foodservice, and light industrial packaging applications — from grocery bags and bakery bags to pharmaceutical pouches. The US schedule separates multiwall shipping sacks in this size range (4819400020) from other small bags and cones (4819400040). Canada and Mexico are the top suppliers, with Vietnam, China, and India also significant sources. Importers sourcing from China should confirm Section 301 applicability, while those from India should verify current trade-preference program status before claiming reduced duties.
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5.9K import shipments a month
Paper shopping bags with handles can fall under 481940 if they meet the base-width criterion (under 40 cm) and are made from paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding, or webs of cellulose fibers. However, if the handles are made from a different material (e.g., rope, textile, or plastic), the classification may depend on the essential character of the finished article. A customs broker should review the specific product construction.
Multiwall shipping sacks (4819400020) are multi-ply paper bags engineered for bulk or industrial shipping applications, typically with two or more layers of kraft paper and sometimes with moisture barriers. General small bags and cones (4819400040) cover the broader range of single or multi-ply retail and foodservice bags not meeting the multiwall shipping sack description. The number of plies, construction method, and intended use guide the distinction.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 4819
Subheading 481940 · $91.3M of $315.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819400040 | Sacks & Bags, Cones, Base Width Lt 40cm, Ppr NESOI | $77.5M | 12.60% | 80.85% | $9.8M |
| 4819400020 | Shipping Sack/Multiwall Bag Base Width <40cm, Paper | $13.6M | 11.41% | 40.40% | $1.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4819400020 | Shipping Sack/Multiwall Bag Base Width <40cm, Paper | $11.1M |
| 4819400040 | Sacks & Bags, Cones, Base Width Lt 40cm, Ppr NESOI | $2.9M |
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
$91.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$14.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.0B of Small Paper Sacks, Bags & Cones (Base Width Under 40 cm) and exported $168.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 36.3% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
24.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.42% of imports for consumption.