U.S. imports of Polyethylene or Polypropylene Strip Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods (HS 630533) totaled $27.4M in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of Polyethylene or Polypropylene Strip Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods paid $4.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Polyethylene or Polypropylene Strip Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods imports of $27.4M in August 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWoven polyethylene and polypropylene strip bags are a high-volume industrial packaging format used for fertilizers, animal feed, cement, and similar bulk commodities. The US schedule distinguishes these bags by weight and lamination: line 6305330010 covers bags at or above 1 kg, while lines 6305330040, 6305330060, and 6305330080 subdivide lighter bags by lamination and print characteristics. India leads US imports in this category, with Thailand and Vietnam also significant sources. Importers should note that laminated or printed bags may face different duty treatment than unlaminated equivalents.
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1.2K import shipments a month
The US tariff schedule under 6305.33 explicitly separates laminated bags weighing less than 1 kg into distinct lines (6305330040 and 6305330060), with further distinctions based on the number of colors printed. Unlaminated bags of the same weight fall under 6305330080. Importers should obtain clear specifications from manufacturers on lamination and print details to ensure correct line selection.
The key distinction is construction: bags made from woven strips or tapes of polyethylene or polypropylene are textile articles classified in chapter 63, while bags made from plastic sheeting or film (non-woven) are classified in chapter 39. The woven structure of the strip or tape is the defining characteristic for chapter 63 classification.
ImportsExports
Imports
$27.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $244.7M of Polyethylene or Polypropylene Strip Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods and exported $27.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 6305
Subheading 630533 · $27.4M of $68.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6305330080 | Sack & Bag for Pkg Gds Polyeth/Prop, Lt 1kg, NESOI | $14.2M | 16.55% | 76.84% | $2.4M |
| 6305330040 | Sack/Bag W/ 3 Clrs Pkg Gds Polyeth/Prop Lt 1kg Lam | $6.9M | 14.24% | 78.50% | $983K |
| 6305330010 | Sack & Bag for Pkg Good Mm Mat Polyethylene Gt=1kg | $3.4M | 18.45% | 89.53% | $624K |
| 6305330060 | Sack & Bag for Pkg Gds Polyeth/Prop Lt 1kg Lam Nes | $2.9M | 17.94% | 91.90% | $525K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6305330000 | Sack & Bag for Pkg Good Mmade Mat Polyethylene | $2.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Thailand and India together supply 45% of it. China pays 27.7% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
19.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.35% of imports for consumption.