Sacks and bags — HTS 6305
Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods
Chapter 63 › Heading 6305
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6305 covers sacks and bags designed for packing, holding, or transporting goods. It is a broad 4-digit category, not the final classification: products are generally grouped further according to what they are made of or the type of bag, such as textile-based construction or other specified materials and designs.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, start with the bag’s objective characteristics: its primary material, construction, and intended packing use. Review the more detailed subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 6305, then compare the product with the wording and any applicable legal notes. If the material, construction, or intended use is unusual or mixed, a customs broker or binding ruling process may be appropriate.
What to check
- Identify the bag’s principal material and determine whether it is a textile, plastic, paper, or another material before choosing a subheading.
- Describe the bag’s construction, including woven or nonwoven fabric, coated or laminated layers, lining, closures, and any rigid components.
- Confirm that the bag is designed for packing or transporting goods, rather than primarily for personal carrying, shopping, storage, or another use.
- Read every level of the HTS hierarchy below heading 6305 and match the product to the most specific description available; do not stop at the 4-digit heading.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, composition details, and intended-use information to support the classification, and seek broker or customs advice when provisions appear to overlap.
HTS heading 6305 summary
Sacks and bags is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6305.10.00.00 👉 | Of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303 | Free | — | 2.2¢/kg + 10% |
| 6305.20.00.00 👉 | Of cotton (369) | 6.2% | Free | 40% |
| 6305.90.00.00 👉 | Of other textile materials (899) | 6.2% | Free | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6305?
Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.