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U.S. imports of cotton sacks and bags for packing goods (HS 630520) totaled $1.5M in July 2026, traded with 53 countries.
Importers of Cotton Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods paid $234K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cotton Sacks and Bags for Packing Goods imports of $1.5M in July 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: July 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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540 shipments/mo
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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Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 6305
Subheading 630520 · $1.5M of $63.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$212KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6305200000 | Sacks & Bags Kind Used for Packing of Goods Cotton | $1.5M | 15.16% | 85.43% | $234K |
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 | $212K |
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 · July 2026
origin
India and China together supply 47% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
14.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 15.16%.