4819.30.00.20 - Shipping sacks and multiwall bags, other than grocers' bags

This HTS category, 4819.30.00.20, specifically covers shipping sacks and multiwall bags that are not grocers' bags. These are designed for the bulk transport of goods and typically feature a multi-ply construction of paper or paperboard to provide strength and protection. Key characteristics include their large dimensions and their primary function as industrial packaging for items such as cement, fertilizers, chemicals, or grains.

This specific classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 4819.30.00.40, which encompasses "other" sacks and bags having a base of 40 cm or more. While both fall under the broader heading of sacks and bags with a wide base, 4819.30.00.20 is for the specialized shipping and multiwall types, excluding the more general-purpose grocers' bags that might also fit the base width criteria but are intended for retail use. The multiwall construction and robust nature are key differentiators for goods classified here.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 4819.30.00.20 relies on fulfilling the descriptive criteria of being a shipping sack or multiwall bag, with a base width of 40 cm or more, and importantly, not being a grocers' bag. The material composition of paper or paperboard, along with its intended heavy-duty use, are the primary factors for determining classification within this code.