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U.S. imports of small paper sacks, bags & cones (base width under 40 cm) (HS 481940) totaled $84.7M in July 2026, traded with 73 countries.
Importers of Small Paper Sacks, Bags & Cones (Base Width Under 40 cm) paid $8.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $56.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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5.3K shipments/mo
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819400040 | Sacks & Bags, Cones, Base Width Lt 40cm, Ppr NESOI | $69.8M | 10.56% | 74.47% | $7.4M |
| 4819400020 | Shipping Sack/Multiwall Bag Base Width <40cm,Paper | $14.9M | 4.05% | 32.80% | $604K |
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 | $11.5M |
| 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.
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$84.7MYoY · Pro
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$14.5MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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32.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.41%.