Import duty on dog poop bags from China
Rates checked
Importing dog poop bags from China into the US costs about 40.5% in duty and tariffs in total: 3% base duty under HTS 3923.21.00.95, a 25% product-specific Section 301 China tariff plus 12.5% under the Section 301 forced-labor trade action.
HTS code for dog poop bags
3923.21.00.95
Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of polymers of ethylene: Other: Other
Medium confidence
Duty and tariff breakdown
| Line | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base customs dutyHTS 3923.21.00.95 | 3% |
| Section 301 — product-specific China tariffheading 9903.88.03 | 25% |
| Section 301 — forced-labor trade actionheading 9903.05.31A Section 301 trade action on countries whose import-ban policies on forced-labor goods the U.S. considers inadequate. It applies to applicable Chinese-origin goods, subject to exemptions. | 12.5% |
| Total estimated duty | 40.5% |
| Merchandise processing fee (MPF)FY2027 per entry, minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 | 0.3464% |
| Harbor maintenance fee (HMF)ocean freight only | 0.125% |
Range if a different code applies: 40.3%–40.5% (3923.29.00.00, 4201.00.60.00)
What decides it: 40.5% if it is classified under HTS 3923.21.00.95 (articles for the conveyance or packing of goods); 40.3% if it is classified under HTS 4201.00.60.00 (saddlery and harness for any animal).
Rates checked 10 Nov 2026
Worked example
- Per $1,000 of goods: $405.00 in duty and tariffs, plus about $4.71 in MPF and HMF (a small entry pays the MPF minimum instead).
- Per unit at an example $0.50 factory price: $0.20 in duty and tariffs.
Why the code might be different
The code depends on what the product is made of and what it is mainly used for. Dog poop bags are usually made of polyethylene film. If customs reads it differently, 3923.29.00.00 (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of other plastics, 40.5% total); 4201.00.60.00 (Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material: Other, 40.3% total) could apply instead. A different material, a different power source or a different main use can move a product to another heading.
Compliance and paperwork
- Prop 65 warning (California) — may applyCalifornia OEHHA
- Country-of-origin label — appliesCBP
What else goes into landed cost
Duty is one line. Freight from the factory to the Amazon warehouse, customs brokerage, inspection, and Amazon's fulfilment and referral fees usually cost more than the duty does.
Duty on dog poop bags is about 40.5%, but it's rarely the biggest cost.
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Questions about importing dog poop bags
What HTS code are dog poop bags?
Dog poop bags from China usually fall under HTS 3923.21.00.95 (Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Sacks and bags (including cones): Of polymers of ethylene: Other: Other). The match has medium confidence. If customs reads the product differently, 3923.29.00.00 or 4201.00.60.00 could apply.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on dog poop bags?
Yes. Dog poop bags from China pay the 25% product-specific China tariff (heading 9903.88.03) and the 12.5% forced-labor trade action (heading 9903.05.31) under Section 301, on top of the 3% base duty, 40.5% in total.
How much duty do I pay on dog poop bags from China?
About 40.5% of the goods' value: $405.00 per $1,000 of goods, or $0.20 per unit at a $0.50 factory price. The MPF and HMF customs fees come on top, about 0.4714% together.
What paperwork do dog poop bags need?
Usually: Country-of-origin label on the product. Check the compliance section above for what each involves.