Find HS Code and trade information for bag

Okay, let's break down these HS codes for your "BAG" declarations. I'll provide a structured analysis to help you understand the classifications, tax rates, and important considerations.

Understanding HS Code Structure

Before we dive in, remember that HS codes are hierarchical. The first two digits generally indicate the chapter, the next two the subheading, and so on. Here's a quick guide to what the first two digits mean for these codes:

• 39: Plastics and articles thereof
• 42: Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar articles; articles of animal gut
• 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paperboard or paper
• 63: Other textile articles

Detailed HS Code Analysis

Here's a breakdown of each code, with key points and advice:

1. 3923.21.00.11 - Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of polymers of ethylene Reclosable, with integral extruded closure: With no single side exceeding 75 mm in length

• Chapter 39: Plastics. This code specifically covers plastic bags used for packaging.
• Tax: 3.0% Basic Tariff + 25.0% Additional Tariff (Total 58.0%). This will increase to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025.
• Key Point: This is for small reclosable plastic bags, likely used for food or small items.
• Advice: Confirm the material is indeed polymers of ethylene (polyethylene).

2. 3923.21.00.20 - Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of polymers of ethylene Reclosable, with integral extruded closure: Other, with sliders that open or close the seal

• Chapter 39: Plastics.
• Tax: Same as above (58.0% total, increasing to 63% after April 2, 2025).
• Key Point: Similar to the above, but with a slider closure mechanism.
• Advice: Confirm material and closure type.

3. 3923.21.00.30 - Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of polymers of ethylene Reclosable, with integral extruded closure: Other

• Chapter 39: Plastics.
• Tax: Same as above (58.0% total, increasing to 63% after April 2, 2025).
• Key Point: Reclosable plastic bags, but not fitting the specific criteria of the previous two codes.
• Advice: Confirm material and closure type.

4. 3923.21.00.80 - Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of polymers of ethylene Other: With no single side exceeding 75 mm in length

• Chapter 39: Plastics.
• Tax: Same as above (58.0% total, increasing to 63% after April 2, 2025).
• Key Point: Small plastic bags, not reclosable.
• Advice: Confirm material and dimensions.

5. 3923.21.00.85 - Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of polymers of ethylene Other: Polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) with handles (including drawstrings), with no length or width shorter than 6 inches (152.4 mm) or longer than 40 inches (1,016 mm)

• Chapter 39: Plastics.
• Tax: Same as above (58.0% total, increasing to 63% after April 2, 2025).
• Key Point: Specifically for retail carrier bags (shopping bags).
• Advice: Ensure the bags meet the size specifications.

6. 3923.21.00.95 - Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of polymers of ethylene Other: Other

• Chapter 39: Plastics.
• Tax: Same as above (58.0% total, increasing to 63% after April 2, 2025).
• Key Point: Catch-all for plastic bags not fitting other subheadings.
• Advice: Be prepared to provide detailed descriptions if this code is used.

7. 4819.30.00.40 - Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers; box files, letter trays and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like: Sacks and bags, having a base of 40 cm or more Other

• Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard.
• Tax: 0.0% Basic Tariff + 25.0% Additional Tariff (Total 55.0%). This will increase to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025.
• Key Point: Paper bags with a base of 40cm or more.
• Advice: Confirm the base dimension.

8. 4819.40.00.40 - Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers; box files, letter trays and similar articles, of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like: Other sacks and bags, including cones Other

• Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard.
• Tax: Same as above (55.0% total, increasing to 60% after April 2, 2025).
• Key Point: Paper bags not fitting the above criteria.
• Advice: Be prepared to provide detailed descriptions if this code is used.

9. 4202.92.45.00 - Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; traveling bags, insulated food or beverage bags, toiletry bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper: Other: With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials: Travel, sports and similar bags: Other

• Chapter 42: Leather goods.
• Tax: 20.0% Basic Tariff + 25.0% Additional Tariff (Total 75.0%). This will increase to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025.
• Key Point: Bags made of plastic or textile materials.
• Advice: Confirm the outer material.

10. 4202.92.93.36 - Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers; traveling bags, insulated food or beverage bags, toiletry bags, knapsacks and backpacks, handbags, shopping bags, wallets, purses, map cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle cases, jewelry boxes, powder cases, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanized fiber or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper: Other: With outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials: Other: Other: With outer surface of textile materials: Other Other (870)

• Chapter 42: Leather goods.
• Tax: 17.6% Basic Tariff + 25.0% Additional Tariff (Total 72.6%). This will increase to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025.
• Key Point: Bags made of plastic or textile materials.
• Advice: Confirm the outer material.

11. 6305.90.00.00 - Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods: Of other textile materials (899)

• Chapter 63: Textile articles.
• Tax: 6.2% Basic Tariff + 7.5% Additional Tariff (Total 43.7%).
• Key Point: Textile bags used for packing.
• Advice: Confirm the material is indeed "other textile materials".

Important Reminders:

• Material is Key: The material composition is the most important factor in determining the correct HS code.
• Detailed Descriptions: Provide as much detail as possible about the bags (size, closure type, intended use, etc.).
• April 2, 2025: Be aware of the upcoming tariff changes.
• Consult with a Broker: If you are unsure about the correct HS code, it is always best to consult with a customs broker.

I hope this detailed analysis is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.