Heading · Chapter 63

6305

6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods

Heading 6305 is divided into 6 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 63, other made-up textile articles.

Duty rates compared

Subheadings 6

EU: imports by month

last 12 months€1.2bn-2.3% · previous 12 months
Average import price€2.54 per kg
Jan 2024: €68.2mFeb 2024: €69.1mMar 2024: €76.3mApr 2024: €88.2mMay 2024: €89.9mJun 2024: €80.3mJul 2024: €89.5mAug 2024: €84.6mSept 2024: €94.3mOct 2024: €105.3mNov 2024: €104.8mDec 2024: €89.3mJan 2025: €94.3mFeb 2025: €97.2mMar 2025: €105.1mApr 2025: €104.8mMay 2025: €102.5mJun 2025: €91.1mJul 2025: €103.2mAug 2025: €88.9mSept 2025: €102.4mOct 2025: €103.5mNov 2025: €105.4mDec 2025: €89.7mJan 2026: €91.7mFeb 2026: €87.4mMar 2026: €97.1mApr 2026: €92.6mMay 2026: €89.2mJun 2026: €95.5mJul 2026: €104.4mAug 2026: €94.7m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

World trade in 2024

6305 · US$5.7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2.4mUS$2.4m+US$15m+US$40.5m+> US$122.9m

Exports: 179
  1. China: US$1.4bn
  2. India: US$1.3bn
  3. Vietnam: US$569.5m
  4. Türkiye: US$338.1m
  5. United States: US$149.8m
  6. Bangladesh: US$122.9m
  7. Thailand: US$115m
  8. Mexico: US$112.8m
  9. Germany: US$103.7m
  10. Netherlands: US$74.3m
  11. Belgium: US$57.8m
  12. Indonesia: US$55.4m
  13. Romania: US$47.3m
  14. Egypt: US$46.3m
  15. Spain: US$44.4m
  16. Czechia: US$41.7m
  17. France: US$40.7m
  18. Italy: US$40.5m
  19. South Africa: US$38.9m
  20. Pakistan: US$37.4m
  21. Poland: US$36.3m
  22. Guatemala: US$34.1m
  23. United Kingdom: US$33.5m
  24. Serbia: US$33.3m
  25. Côte d’Ivoire: US$33.2m
  26. Bulgaria: US$32.5m
  27. Canada: US$28.6m
  28. Morocco: US$28.1m
  29. Greece: US$26.8m
  30. Cambodia: US$26.8m
  31. Ukraine: US$25.2m
  32. Tunisia: US$23.4m
  33. Australia: US$21.3m
  34. Azerbaijan: US$20.8m
  35. South Korea: US$19.5m
  36. Philippines: US$18.8m
  37. Eswatini: US$18.3m
  38. Uzbekistan: US$18.1m
  39. Ecuador: US$17.1m
  40. Russia: US$16.7m
  41. Albania: US$16.2m
  42. Colombia: US$15.6m
  43. Saudi Arabia: US$15.2m
  44. Brazil: US$15m
  45. Tanzania: US$14.8m
  46. Sweden: US$14m
  47. Nepal: US$13.7m
  48. Zambia: US$13.5m
  49. Slovakia: US$13.4m
  50. Hong Kong SAR China: US$13.3m
  51. Lithuania: US$12.2m
  52. Kenya: US$12.1m
  53. Kazakhstan: US$11.9m
  54. Austria: US$11.5m
  55. Portugal: US$10.9m
  56. Iran: US$10.8m
  57. North Macedonia: US$10.4m
  58. Finland: US$9.7m
  59. Ireland: US$9.5m
  60. Sri Lanka: US$8.9m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.4bn 25.2%
2 India US$1.3bn 22.2%
3 Vietnam US$569.5m 10%
4 Türkiye US$338.1m 6%
5 United States US$149.8m 2.6%
6 Bangladesh US$122.9m 2.2%
7 Thailand US$115m 2%
8 Mexico US$112.8m 2%
9 Germany US$103.7m 1.8%
10 Netherlands US$74.3m 1.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$743.9m 13.1%
2 Japan US$390m 6.9%
3 South Korea US$323.7m 5.7%
4 Germany US$291.5m 5.1%
5 France US$260.5m 4.6%
6 Netherlands US$194.9m 3.4%
7 Spain US$150.8m 2.7%
8 United Kingdom US$142.9m 2.5%
9 Belgium US$137.1m 2.4%
10 Italy US$130.8m 2.3%

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 6305 into 18 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 12% (average 6.3%).

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 6305 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 2% and 12%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 6305 into 27 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 12% (average 6.4%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 6305 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 8.4%. 1 of them is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 6305 goods worth US$5.7bn (+1.7% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$1.4bn), followed by India.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$743.9m.

The United Kingdom ranked 23rd among 179 exporters with US$33.5m.

The United Kingdom imported US$142.9m.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods?

Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods fall under HS heading 6305, part of chapter 63, in section XI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on sacks and bags in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6305 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2% to 12%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on sacks and bags in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6305 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2% to 12%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most sacks and bags?

China, with US$1.4bn in 2024 (25.2% of world exports).