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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
POLYETHYLENE RETAIL CARRIER BAGS WITH HANDLES
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping polyethylene retail carrier bags with handles (incl. drawstrings), with no length or width shorter than 6 in (152.4 mm) or longer than 40 in (1016 mm).
When shipping polyethylene retail carrier bags with handles (incl. drawstrings), with no length or width shorter than 6 in (152.4 mm) or longer than 40 in (1016 mm) via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.
Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Plastics and Articles Thereof, Rubber and Articles Thereof.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Plastic / Rubber on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
ShipNerd makes it easy to fill all your plastic and rubber shipping needs. From small package delivery of a single rubber duckie, to cases of plastic tableware you’ll save on shipping.
If you’re shipping bulky items like sets of rubber tires, or pallet loads of plastic packaging materials, rolls of plastic film, rubber or plastic flooring and building materials save even more using ShipNerd LTL Freight services!
HS: #392321
Harmonized System
The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.
The HS number for polyethylene retail carrier bags with handles (incl. drawstrings), with no length or width shorter than 6 in (152.4 mm) or longer than 40 in (1016 mm) is #392321.
Schedule B: #3923210085
U.S. Export Commodity Classifications
United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.
The Schedule-B number for “POLYETHYLENE RETAIL CARRIER BAGS WITH HANDLES” is #3923210085 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | VII | Plastics and Articles Thereof, Rubber and Articles Thereof |
| Chapter | 39 | Plastics and Articles Thereof |
| Heading | 23 | Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics. |
| Sub-Heading | 21 | Of polymers of ethylene |
| Statistical Classification | 0085 | POLYETHYLENE RETAIL CARRIER BAGS WITH HANDLES |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #392321), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0085”) to it.
HTS: #3923.21.00.85
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 3923.21.00.85 |
| Category: | Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: |
| 2nd Level: | Other |
| 3rd Level: | Of polymers of ethylene |
| Description: | 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) |
| Unit of Quantity: | thousands |
| General Rate of Duty: | 3% |
| Special Rate of Duty: | Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | 80% |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 3923.21.00.85 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov
NMFC®
National Motor Freight Classification® (US)
For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).
Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).
Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).
Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.
In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:
| CLASS | WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT | EXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Greater than 50lbs | Nuts, bolts, steel |
| 55 | 35 – 50 LB | Bricks, cement |
| 60 | 30 – 35 LB | Ceramic tiles, auto accessories |
| 65 | 22.5 – 30 LB | Books, bottled liquor |
| 70 | 15 – 22.5 LB | Food items, boxed paper |
| 77.5 | 13.5 – 15 LB | Tires, snowplows, bath fixtures |
| 85 | 12 – 13.5 LB | Pharmaceuticals, wood furniture |
| 92.5 | 10.5 – 12 LB | Computers, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9 – 10.5 LB | Cookware, letal, wine cases, rugs |
| 110 | 8 – 9 LB | Framed artwork, pneumatic tires |
| 125 | 7 – 8 LB | Small household appliances |
| 150 | 6 – 7 LB | Refrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5 – 6 LB | Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture |
| 200 | 4 – 5 LB | Aluminum parts, box springs |
| 250 | 3 – 4 LB | Plasma TVs, upholstered furniture |
| 300 | 2 – 3 LB | Model cars, assembled chairs, tables |
| 400 | 1 – 2 LB | Light fixtures, deer antlers |
| 500 | <1 lb. | Ping pong balls, gold dust |
For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.
END USE: #16120
Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.
| End Use Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| Code | Heading |
| 1 | Industrial supplies and materials |
| 16 | Nonmetals associated with durable goods output |
| 161 | Finished |
| 16120 | Industrial supplies, other |
The End Use code for Industrial supplies, other is #16120.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #89311
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 8 | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES |
| 89 | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES, N.E.S. |
| 893 | |
| 8931 | |
| 89311 | SACKS AND BAGS (INCLUDING CONES) OF PLASTICS |
The SITC Classification for “SACKS AND BAGS (INCLUDING CONES) OF PLASTICS” is #89311.
NAICS: #326111
North American Industry Classification System
NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.
| NAICS Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 32 | |
| 326 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing |
| 3261 | Plastics Product Manufacturing |
| 32611 | Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing |
| 326111 | Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #326111 indicates this is a product of the Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing industry.