HS code for gift bags
The U.S. HS code for gift bags is usually 4819.40.00.40 (paper), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | 4819.40.00.40 | Free | 12.5% |
- 4819.40.00.40: Other
What decides the code
Gift bags of paper are packing containers classified under heading 4819, specifically subheading 4819.40.00.40 for other sacks and bags of paper or paperboard.
- Material decides the heading. Paper or paperboard bags fall in heading 4819, while plastic film bags fall in a different chapter.
- Construction as a sack or bag, including cones, places the article in subheading 4819.40 rather than the cartons and boxes lines of 4819.10 or 4819.20.
- Paper gift bags with handles and printed decoration remain packing containers of paper, so they stay in 4819.40.00.40.
Common mistakes
- Classifying paper gift bags under 4823 as other articles of paper is wrong because heading 4819 covers bags and sacks as packing containers.
- Putting paper gift bags in 4819.10 for cartons and boxes is wrong because that line covers rigid cartons and boxes, not sacks and bags.
- Classifying paper gift bags under 4202 with textile or leather shopping bags is wrong because the bag is made of paper, not textile or leather.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4819.40.00.40, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Paper
- CN 4819 40 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for gift bags?
The U.S. HTS code for gift bags is usually 4819.40.00.40 (paper). The first six digits, 4819.40, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on gift bags from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4819.40.00.40 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.