United States to Thailand Trade Analysis
for Shopping bags with outer surface of spun-bonded fabric of polypropylene or nonwoven fabric of polypropylene (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31)
Detailed tariff information for Shopping bags with outer surface of spun-bonded fabric of polypropylene or nonwoven fabric of polypropylene (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31) imports
Shopping bags with outer surface of spun-bonded fabric of polypropylene or nonwoven fabric of polypropylene (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31) Tariff Rate
Increasing by 5% annually due to demand for sustainable packaging
Special Rates
ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
7%
Applicable if imported from ASEAN member countries with proper Certificate of Origin (Form D)
Thailand-US Trade Agreement
15%
Subject to specific rules of origin and documentation under bilateral agreements
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Thailand Trade Agreement on Polypropylene Shopping Bags
The United States and Thailand have reached a bilateral agreement to reduce tariffs on shopping bags made of spun-bonded or nonwoven polypropylene fabric under HS Code 4202.92.31. This agreement aims to boost exports from Thailand to the US.
October 15, 2023
Impact: Expected to increase Thai exports of polypropylene shopping bags to the US by 15% annually due to lower tariff barriers, benefiting Thai manufacturers.
US Imposes Temporary Quota on Thai Polypropylene Bags
The US Department of Commerce introduced a temporary quota on imports of polypropylene shopping bags from Thailand under HS Code 4202.92.31 to protect domestic manufacturers from a sudden surge in imports.
August 22, 2023
Impact: May restrict Thai exports in the short term, potentially reducing market share for Thai suppliers in the US while domestic producers adjust.
Thailand Expands Production Capacity for Polypropylene Bags
Thai manufacturers have invested in expanding production facilities for spun-bonded and nonwoven polypropylene shopping bags, targeting the US market under HS Code 4202.92.31, amid growing demand for sustainable packaging.
June 10, 2023
Impact: Likely to strengthen Thailand's position as a key supplier to the US, increasing trade volume if tariff and quota issues are resolved.
Policy Updates
US Tariff Reduction on HS Code 4202.92.31
The US Trade Representative announced a tariff reduction from 8.5% to 5% on shopping bags with outer surfaces of spun-bonded or nonwoven polypropylene fabric under HS Code 4202.92.31, effective immediately, as part of a broader trade agreement with Thailand.
Date: October 1, 2023
Thailand Export Subsidy for Polypropylene Products
The Thai government introduced a subsidy program for exporters of polypropylene shopping bags under HS Code 4202.92.31 to encourage sustainable product manufacturing and enhance competitiveness in the US market.