HS Code for Plastic bags

HS code 3923.21 is used for the classification of sacks and bags made from polymers of ethylene. Heading 3923 covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, including stoppers, lids, caps, and other closures. The subheadings under 3923.2x are divided by the type of plastic material used. Subheading 3923.21 is specific to ethylene polymers, which include common materials like Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). To classify a product here, one must confirm that the bag is intended for packing or conveying goods and that the predominant polymer is ethylene. This code is frequently used for industrial shipping sacks, retail shopping bags, and food packaging bags. It is important to distinguish these from bags intended for personal use (like handbags) or bags made from other polymers like polypropylene, which would fall under 3923.29.

Products Included

• HDPE grocery and retail bags
• LDPE sandwich and food storage bags
• Polyethylene shipping mailers and envelopes
• Heavy-duty industrial sacks made of ethylene
• Garbage bags made of polyethylene

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications include 3923.29, which is for bags made of other plastics like PVC or polypropylene. Another error is 4202.22, which covers plastic sheeting handbags or shopping bags designed for long-term reuse rather than simple conveyance.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Plastic bags?

Plastic bags made of ethylene polymers (like PE) are classified under HS code 3923.21.

What code is used for polypropylene bags?

Bags made from polymers other than ethylene, such as polypropylene, are classified under HS code 3923.29.