HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6305.33 – Sacks and bags; of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers
HS code 6305.33 is the 6-digit subheading for sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers. It is used for polypropylene woven sacks, polyethylene strip bags, rice sacks, sugar bags and cement bags.
What HS 6305.33 covers
This HS code covers sacks and bags made from man-made textile materials, specifically polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, used for packing goods, but explicitly excluding Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs). These are typically smaller, conventional woven sacks used for packaging a wide array of products such as rice, sugar, animal feed, cement, and fertilizers. They are highly valued in international trade for their strength, moisture resistance, and cost-effectiveness, making them a ubiquitous packaging solution globally. Manufacturing is highly industrialized, with significant global trade volumes driven by the demand from agricultural, food, and construction sectors. Importers include food distributors, agricultural businesses, and construction material suppliers worldwide.
- Covers
- Polypropylene woven sacks
- Polyethylene strip bags
- Rice sacks
- Sugar bags
- Cement bags
- Fertilizer bags
- Animal feed bags
- Examples
- Woven polypropylene rice bags
- plastic-coated cement sacks
- feed bags made from PP strips
- sugar bags
Codes often confused with 6305.33
Common mistake. Often confused with 630532 (FIBCs) if the size and 'intermediate bulk container' definition are not carefully applied; the 'not flexible intermediate bulk containers' is crucial.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 630533, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 630533 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.0B 48% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$148M 7.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Türkiye $119M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $232M 13% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$65M 3.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $62M 3.3% of world imports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 6305.33 2
Brazil splits HS 6305.33 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 6305.33.10 Knitted polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacksDe malha
- 6305.33.90 Other polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacksOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 63.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6305.33
What is HS code 630533?
HS code 630533 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sacks and bags; of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers. This HS code covers sacks and bags made from man-made textile materials, specifically polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, used for packing goods, but explicitly excluding Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs). These are typically smaller, conventional woven sacks used for packaging a wide array of products such as rice, sugar, animal feed, cement, and fertilizers. They are highly valued in international trade for their strength, moisture resistance, and cost-effectiveness, making them a ubiquitous packaging solution globally. Manufacturing is highly industrialized, with significant global trade volumes driven by the demand from agricultural, food, and construction sectors. Importers include food distributors, agricultural businesses, and construction material suppliers worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 630533?
Polypropylene woven sacks, polyethylene strip bags, rice sacks, sugar bags, cement bags, fertilizer bags, animal feed bags
What are common misclassifications for HS code 630533?
Often confused with 630532 (FIBCs) if the size and 'intermediate bulk container' definition are not carefully applied; the 'not flexible intermediate bulk containers' is crucial.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 630533?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 630533 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 48% of world exports), Vietnam (about $148M) and Türkiye ($119M). World exports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 630533?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 630533 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($232M, 13% of world imports), Russia (about $65M) and the Netherlands ($62M). World imports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 630533 structured?
HS code 630533 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (63) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (33) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 630533?
Brazil splits HS code 630533 into 2 NCM codes: 6305.33.10 (Knitted polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacks), 6305.33.90 (Other polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacks). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.