SITCSection 6

Cotton Textile Packing Sacks and Bags

Name: Cotton Textile Packing Sacks and Bags (SITC 65812) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 65812Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $1.5M; YTD $8.8M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $212K

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U.S. imports of cotton textile packing sacks and bags (SITC 65812) totaled $1.5M in July 2026, traded with 53 countries.

Importers of Cotton Textile Packing Sacks and Bags 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 Textile Packing Sacks and Bags imports of $1.5M in July 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Cotton packing sacks serve a wide range of agricultural and food-grade applications, from flour and sugar to seed and feed, where breathability and food-contact acceptability are valued over synthetic alternatives. Duty classification depends on cotton content and construction — woven versus nonwoven — so accurate fiber-composition declarations are essential at entry. Because cotton textile articles are subject to textile visa and quota monitoring requirements for certain origins, importers should confirm applicable textile trade controls before shipment.

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540 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$1.5MYoY · Pro

Exports

$212KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$1.5M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Share of section 6 imports0.0058%

Basic heading 65812 · $1.5M of $26.7B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

India and China together supply 47% of it.

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Districts

customs district

Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.

States

destination

Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.

Ports

entry

Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cotton packing sacks require a textile visa or import license?

Cotton textile articles from certain countries may be subject to textile import controls, including visa or export license requirements administered under bilateral agreements. Importers should check the current status of textile trade controls for the specific country of origin with CBP or a licensed customs broker prior to shipment.

What construction details affect the classification of cotton packing bags?

Whether the fabric is woven, knitted, or nonwoven, as well as the cotton content percentage and any coating or lamination, can shift classification between headings. Supplier-provided fabric specifications and mill certificates are the key documents for confirming the correct tariff treatment.