U.S. imports of Cotton Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods (HS 630520) totaled $1.1M in August 2026, imported from 56 countries.
Importers of Cotton Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods paid $179K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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427 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 6305
Subheading 630520 · $1.1M of $68.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$213KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.4M of Cotton Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods and exported $2.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Sialkot, PakistanManufacturerListing verified Oct 2026
Sialkot-based OEM, ODM and private-label manufacturer of sportswear, teamwear, performance apparel, workwear and bags, established in 2007. Apparel includes team uniforms (soccer, basketball, American football, ice hockey), jerseys, tracks…
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6305200000 | Sacks & Bags Kind Used for Packing of Goods Cotton | $1.1M | 15.91% | 84.53% | $179K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6305200000 | Sacks & Bags Kind Used for Packing of Goods Cotton | $213K |
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
India and China together supply 67% of it. China pays 26.1% duty; Guatemala 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
15.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.91% of imports for consumption.