HS code for paper bag in China: 4819400000
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HS code for paper bag in China

The HS code for paper bag in China is 4819400000 — Other sacks and bags, including cones.

MFN duty 5% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他纸袋

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
4819400000 Other sacks and bags, including cones 其他纸袋 5% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers paper bag. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
4819300000 Sacks and bags, having a base of a width exceeding 40cm 6% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “paper bag”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
4819400000 Other sacks and bags, including cones 678 5% 13% Open
4819300000 Sacks and bags, having a base of a width exceeding 40cm 77 6% 13% Open
8441200000 Machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes 83 12% 13% Open
4817300000 Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery 54 5% 13% Open
8441909000 Other parts of machinery for making up paper pulp,paper 54 8% 13% Open
Why 4819400000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 4819 — Boxes, boxes, boxes, bags and other packaging containers made of paper, cardboard, cellulose fluff paper or cellulose fiber mesh paper; Paper or cardboard file boxes, letter trays, and similar items used in offices, shops, and similar places , chapter 48 — Paper and Paperboard; Pulp, paper or cardboard products .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他纸袋”, which contains the term used for paper bag in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 678 import records whose product descriptions match paper bag are declared under this heading family, i.e. 49% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for paper bag in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for paper bag is 4819400000 — Other sacks and bags, including cones. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 5% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to paper bag?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover paper bag: 4819300000 (Sacks and bags, having a base of a width exceeding 40cm). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of paper bag use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8441909000 (其他制造纸浆、纸制品的机器零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for paper bag also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for paper bag?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "paper bag", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 4819400000 — Other sacks and bags, including cones, used in 678 records in our sample.

How is paper bag classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: paper bag falls under heading 4819 and statistical line 4819400000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他纸袋” (English: Other sacks and bags, including cones). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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