Paper Bag in foreign trade usually refers to a packaging bag made primarily of paper or paperboard, belonging to the category of packaging materials or disposable items. Its usage scenarios are extensive: export goods often use paper bags as retail packaging (such as clothing, food, gifts), or as inner packaging during transportation. Precautions include: 1) Clarify material (such as kraft paper, white card paper, coated paper), grammage, dimensions, printing requirements, and whether it is eco-friendly and recyclable; 2) If used for food contact, it must comply with the food-grade standards of the importing country (such as FDA, LFGB); 3) Pay attention to moisture protection during transportation to avoid deformation of paper bags due to moisture; 4) Compared with plastic shopping bags, paper bags are more eco-friendly but have higher costs, and have poorer load-bearing and waterproof performance. The difference from 'plastic bags' lies in material and eco-friendly attributes, and the difference from 'cartons' lies in that paper bags are flexible packaging while cartons are rigid packaging. In foreign trade contracts or letters of credit, specifications, quantity, packaging method, and shipping marks should be clearly stated to avoid disputes caused by unclear descriptions.
📝 Examples
1. Each piece of our exported clothing is first packaged in a kraft paper bag, then packed into a carton to ensure it is not affected by moisture during transportation. (Illustrates the use scenario of paper bags as inner packaging)
2. Please quote the FOB Shanghai price for 1 million white card paper bags, requiring printing of our brand LOGO and compliance with EU environmental standards. (Illustrates the inquiry scenario of paper bags as an independently purchased commodity)
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