U.S. imports of Cotton Textile Packing Sacks and Bags (SITC 65812) totaled $1.1M in August 2026, imported from 56 countries.
Importers of Cotton Textile Packing Sacks and Bags 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 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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427 import shipments a month
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.
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.
Basic heading 65812 · $1.1M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
India and China together supply 67% of it. China pays 26.1% duty; Guatemala 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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$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 Textile Packing Sacks and Bags and exported $2.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.