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HS code for plastic bags

A likely starting point for plastic bags is 3923.21.00.85. Use this as a starting point for certain polyethylene retail carrier bags with handles.

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FieldCandidate value
Candidate code3923.21.00.85
HS-6 prefix392321
DescriptionArticles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics / Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles / Of polymers of ethylene / 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)
General dutyNot listed
Special dutyNot listed
Other dutyNot listed
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