U.S. imports of Sacks and Bags of Polyethylene (Including Cones) (HS 392321) totaled $288.4M in August 2026, imported from 89 countries.
Importers of Sacks and Bags of Polyethylene (Including Cones) paid $31.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.82% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sacks and Bags of Polyethylene (Including Cones) imports of $288.4M in August 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $249.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolyethylene sacks and bags — including retail carrier bags with handles, slider-closure bags, and extruded-closure bags — are among the most widely traded plastic packaging articles, with Canada, China, and Mexico the leading US suppliers. The US schedule distinguishes products by closure mechanism, side-gusset dimensions, and whether the bag is a reclosable retail type, making physical specifications central to correct 10-digit classification. Imports from China face Section 301 tariffs, and several lines also carry antidumping exposure depending on product configuration and origin. Environmental regulations at the state and municipal level increasingly affect the commercial viability of certain bag types, particularly thin-film retail carrier bags, which importers should factor into sourcing decisions.
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24.3K import shipments a month
The US schedule at the 10-digit level specifically separates bags with a slider mechanism to open and close (3923210020) from bags with an integral extruded closure that is not a slider (3923210030), and both differ from open-top sacks and general polyethylene bags. The physical closure type must be identified from product samples or technical specifications before filing, as misclassification between these lines can affect applicable duty rates and trade-remedy exposure.
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders on polyethylene retail carrier bags have historically covered certain origins. Importers should query the CBP ADD/CVD portal and the ITC's active order list for the current scope and applicable country coverage before sourcing, as order scope language — particularly around bag dimensions and handle configuration — can be highly technical and may require a scope ruling for non-standard products.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 3923
Subheading 392321 · $288.4M of $870.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$288.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$85.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.0B of Sacks and Bags of Polyethylene (Including Cones) and exported $868.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3923210095 | Sacks and Bags of Polymers of Ethylene, NESOI | $175.9M | 10.53% | 65.14% | $18.5M |
| 3923210030 | Bags Polyethylene Integral Extruded Closure NESOI | $67.8M | 11.15% | 57.75% | $7.6M |
| 3923210085 | Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags With Handles | $31.4M | 11.85% | 86.08% | $3.7M |
| 3923210020 | Bags of Polyethylene With Slider to Open and Close | $9.7M | 12.46% | 68.45% | $1.2M |
| 3923210011 | Recl Sacks & Bags of Ethylene With No Side Gt=75mm | $2.7M | 3.78% | 20.01% | $104K |
| 3923210080 | Sacks/Bags, Polymer of Ethylene, W/No Side Gt=75mm | $94K | 14.51% | 84.32% | $14K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3923210000 | Sacks & Bags(Incl Cones) of Polymers of Ethylene | $85.3M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 21.5% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
34.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.82% of imports for consumption.