Product classification
HS code for Bulk bags: 6305.32
Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Classification of bulk bags under HS 6305.32
Bulk bags, technically known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), are classified under HS code 6305.32. These items are categorized as sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods. The classification specifically identifies man-made textile materials, such as woven polypropylene or polyethylene, as the primary component. Unlike rigid containers, these bags are flexible and designed to be lifted from the top with integral devices like loops or straps. The HS code 6305.32 is applied because the bags are made from textile fabrics, even if those fabrics are made from synthetic polymers. This distinguishes them from plastic sacks classified in Chapter 39, which are typically made from plastic sheeting rather than woven textile strips. The capacity of these bags usually ranges from 500 kg to 2,000 kg, and they are used for transporting dry, flowable products like sand, fertilizer, or plastic granules. The classification follows GRI 1 and Section XI notes regarding textile articles and the definition of man-made fibers.
- Covers
- Woven polypropylene (WPP) FIBCs
- Circular woven bulk bags
- U-panel and 4-panel bulk bags
- Baffled bulk bags (Q-bags)
- Conductive (Type C) and Antistatic (Type D) bulk bags
- Ventilated bulk bags for agricultural use
- Also under 6305.32
- Umasree Texplast FIBCs
- Rishi FIBC Solutions bulk bags
- Conitex Sonoco FIBCs
- Greif FIBCs
Codes often confused with 6305.32
Common mistake. Bulk bags are often misclassified under 3923.21 or 3923.29, which cover bags and sacks made of plastic. However, because FIBCs are made from woven textile strips, they must be classified in Chapter 63. Another error is 6305.33, which is for other bags of polyethylene or polypropylene strips; 6305.32 is the specific code for FIBCs.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630532 (the code used for bulk bags), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630532 (the code used for bulk bags) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 630532, not only bulk bags.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $1.1B 37% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$396M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $394M 14% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $433M 15% of world imports
- 2 Japan $326M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $292M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $2.9B 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 code for bulk bags
Brazil classifies bulk bags under NCM 6305.32.00: HS 6305.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bulk bags
What is the HS code for Bulk bags?
The HS code for Bulk bags is 630532 (Sacks and bags; of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containers). The HS code for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) made of man-made textile materials is 6305.32.
How do I classify Bulk bags for customs?
Bulk bags is classified under HS code 630532 — Sacks and bags; of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these bags considered plastic or textile?
For customs purposes, woven polypropylene bags are considered textile articles under Section XI because they are made from woven strips, not extruded sheets.
Which countries are the top exporters of bulk bags (HS 630532)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630532 (the code used for bulk bags) in UN Comtrade data were India ($1.1B, 37% of world exports), Vietnam (about $396M) and China ($394M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of bulk bags (HS 630532)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630532 (the code used for bulk bags) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($433M, 15% of world imports), Japan ($326M) and Germany ($292M). World imports came to about $2.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Bulk bags the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630532 for Bulk bags is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bulk bags in Brazil?
In Brazil, bulk bags (HS 630532) is classified under NCM 6305.32.00.