## Common ground
All options are dust bags used for collecting dust, typically in vacuum cleaners.
## Options at a glance
**4819.40 – Made of paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from paper-based materials, often disposable and lightweight.
- **Typical examples:** Paper vacuum cleaner bags, compostable dust bags.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is thin, easily torn, intended for single use, and made from recycled or biodegradable paper.
**5911.90 – Made of textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from woven or non-woven fabric (e.g., polyester, polypropylene), often reusable and durable.
- **Typical examples:** Reusable fabric vacuum bags, washable dust filters.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is strong, flexible, designed for multiple uses, and has a textile-like texture or construction.
## Key differences
| Feature | 4819.40 (Paper) | 5911.90 (Textile) |
|---------------------|------------------------|----------------------------|
| Material | Paper/paperboard | Fabric (woven/non-woven) |
| Reusability | Single-use | Reusable |
| Durability | Low | High |
| Common use case | Disposable cleaning | Long-term, frequent use |
## How to choose
- Is the bag made of paper or cardboard? → 4819.40
- Is it made of fabric (e.g., felt, polyester mesh)? → 5911.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A dust bag may combine both materials (e.g., a textile outer with a paper inner filter), but the primary material determines classification. If unclear, prioritize the **main structural material**. The term "textile" includes non-woven fabrics used in filters—do not assume only woven cloth qualifies