HTS 3923.21.00 · Chemicals, plastics and packaging
Import duty on plastic bags from Germany
Plastic bags imported from Germany under HTS 3923.21.00 pay a total duty rate of about 10% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 3%, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.39) at 10% in lieu. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 3923.21.00.11, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) Replaced by 9903.05.39 | 3923.21.00.11 | — | $0.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) | 9903.05.39 | 10% in lieu | $1,000.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee 19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments | 0.125% | $12.50 | |
| Total duty and fees | $1,047.14 | ||
Computed on statistical line 3923.21.00.11; the 6 lines under 3923.21.00 share its rates unless a Chapter 99 list names a specific line. Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on plastic bags from Germany?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to plastic bags from Germany?
- 9903.05.39: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 10% in lieu
Are there exemptions for plastic bags from Germany?
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
Do plastic bags need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on plastic bags from Germany?
Plastic bags from other countries
Related products from Germany
See the full HTS heading: HTS 3923.