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U.S. imports of cotton sacks and bags for packing goods (HS 630520) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 48 countries.
Importers of Cotton Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods paid $192K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $1.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCotton packing sacks — used across food, agricultural, and retail sectors for products ranging from flour and rice to promotional tote applications — are classified under a single 10-digit line (6305200000). India is the leading supplier to the US market, with China and Guatemala also significant sources. Cotton content and construction distinguish these bags from manmade-fiber alternatives under headings 6305.32 and 6305.33, and importers should verify chief-weight fiber to avoid misclassification.
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The key criterion is functional design for packing goods in a commercial or industrial context. Decorative or retail shopping bags may be classified under heading 4202 depending on their construction and outer surface material. When a bag's primary purpose is bulk or commodity packing, 6305.20 typically applies, but the distinction can be fact-specific — consult a licensed customs broker for borderline cases.
Yes. Classification under 6305.20 requires that cotton be the chief weight fiber. A bag with a majority of synthetic fiber content would shift to the manmade-materials subheadings (6305.32 or 6305.33). Blended bags near the 50% threshold should be tested or certified by the manufacturer.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $333K | -- | -$333K |
| INDIA | $332K | -- | -$332K |
| GUATEMALA | $190K | -- | -$190K |
| NETHERLANDS | $810 | $146K | +$145K |
| PAKISTAN | $91K | -- | -$91K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6305200000 | SACKS & BAGS KIND USED FOR PACKING OF GOODS COTTON | $1.3M | 18.61% | $192K |
SACKS & BAGS KIND USED FOR PACKING OF GOODS COTTON
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6305200000 | SACKS & BAGS KIND USED FOR PACKING OF GOODS COTTON | $293K |
SACKS & BAGS KIND USED FOR PACKING OF GOODS COTTON
22.1K kg
MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES, NESOI
HS 630790
TOILET & KITCHEN LINEN OF COTTON TERRY FABRICS
HS 630260
CURTAIN & INTER BLINDS/BED VALANCES, NESOI SYN FIB
HS 630392
BED LINEN NESOI, OF COTTON, NOT KNIT OR CROCHETED
HS 630231
BED LINEN NESOI, OF MANMADE FIBERS, NOT KNIT ETC
HS 630232
FLOORCLOTHS, DISHCLOTHS, DUSTERS ETC.
HS 630710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $481K | -- | -$481K |
| Arkansas | $143K | -- | -$143K |
| North Carolina | $4K | $112K | +$108K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $309K | -- | -$309K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $221K | $12K | -$209K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $129K | -- | -$129K |