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U.S. imports of small paper sacks, bags & cones (base width under 40 cm) (HS 481940) totaled $81.5M in April 2026, traded with 66 countries.
Importers of Small Paper Sacks, Bags & Cones (Base Width Under 40 cm) paid $7.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $57.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819400040 | SACKS & BAGS, CONES, BASE WIDTH LT 40CM, PPR NESOI | $67.4M | 13.26% | $7.2M |
| 4819400020 | SHIPPING SACK/MULTIWALL BAG BASE WIDTH <40CM,PAPER | $14.1M | 12.02% | $411K |
SACKS & BAGS, CONES, BASE WIDTH LT 40CM, PPR NESOI
SHIPPING SACK/MULTIWALL BAG BASE WIDTH <40CM,PAPER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4819400020 | SHIPPING SACK/MULTIWALL BAG BASE WIDTH <40CM,PAPER | $10.8M |
| 4819400040 | SACKS & BAGS, CONES, BASE WIDTH LT 40CM, PPR NESOI | $3.2M |
SHIPPING SACK/MULTIWALL BAG BASE WIDTH <40CM,PAPER
12.3M kg
SACKS & BAGS, CONES, BASE WIDTH LT 40CM, PPR NESOI
706.5K kg
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
REGISTERS/ACCT BKS/NOTEBKS/LETTER PAD ETC PPR/PBRD
HS 482010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $13.5M | $674K | -$12.8M |
| New Jersey | $7.2M | $255K | -$7.0M |
| New York | $7.1M | -- | -$7.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $13.3M | $128K | -$13.2M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $13.1M | -- | -$13.1M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $6.1M | $348K | -$5.8M |