Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan · statistical code · HS 6305.32
6305.32.000: Flexible intermediate bulk containers
Bulk bags (FIBCs) of man-made fibres
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, in force from 8 August 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 6305 Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
- 6305.20.000 Of cotton
- 6305.32.000 Flexible intermediate bulk containers
What you pay
Importing into Japan
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
6305.32 Flexible intermediate bulk containers
UK 6% – 12% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 7.2% 
EU 7.2% – 12% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 8.8% 
Türkiye 7.2% – 12% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 8.2% 
USA 8.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 18% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico 35% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 35% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Peru 11% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Taiwan 12% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 17.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N353225 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification, country or origin, and marking of an unfinished Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) shell from China
- N324891 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a flexible intermediate bulk container from Thailand, Bangladesh, or China
- N317654 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a polyethylene container liner from India
- H286251 U.S. CBP
Internal Advice Request; Tariff Classification of Coated Woven Container Liners.
- 600015627 HMRC
A subsea use bulk bag made from woven polypropylene, measuring 90 x 90 x 90 cm. The bag has 5000 denier yarn over lock and straight stitching The bag also has red lifting loops and white tipping loops .There is a company logo and all sides of the bag. The item is designed to be filled with…
- 600015639 HMRC
These bags are designed for the storage and transportation of bulk materials such as sand, stone, pebbles, grains, fertilizers, and various other industrial products. They are manufactured from woven polypropylene (PP) fabric, ensuring strength and durability. The bag has a capicity of holding…
- 600008874 HMRC
Flexible intermediate bulk container. A large capacity Bulk bag made from UV stabilised, uncoated, white polypropylene Narrow Woven Strips of less than 5mm wide and 1mm thick. Each corner has a lifting loop that is stitched into the fabric of the bag for extra strength. Suitable for holding sand,…
12 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, 6305.32.000 is one of 1 line under subheading 6305.32, flexible intermediate bulk containers.
The applied rate is 3.3%, and quantities are declared in NO, KG.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 6%–12%, the EU duty is 7.2%–12%, the Türkiye duty is 7.2%–12%, the US duty is 8.4%, the Canada duty is 18%, the Mexico duty is 35%, the Brazil duty is 35%, the Argentina duty is 16%, the Peru duty is 11%, the New Zealand duty is 0%–5%, the Taiwan duty is 12%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 17.5% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Japan imported goods of subheading 6305.32 worth US$312m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Japan import duty for statistical code 6305.32.000?
The applied rate in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan is 3.3%; the supplementary unit is NO, KG. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Japan import these goods from?
For subheading 6305.32 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$199m), followed by Vietnam.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.