Product classification
HS code for Canvas bags: 6305.20
Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods, of cotton.
Classification of canvas bags under HS 6305.20
Canvas bags intended for the packing of goods are classified under HS code 6305.20. This heading covers sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods, and the subheading 6305.20 specifically identifies those made of cotton. Canvas is a heavy-duty plain-woven fabric typically made of cotton. It is important to distinguish these industrial or transport bags from consumer-facing bags like handbags or shopping bags. The classification depends on the intended use for bulk transport or storage of goods. If the bag is designed for repeated use as a personal accessory or for carrying personal effects, it would likely fall under Chapter 42. However, for bags used in the agricultural or industrial sectors to transport flour, grain, or other commodities, 6305.20 is the correct designation. The weight and construction of the canvas must meet the criteria for \"sacks and bags\" rather than \"travel goods.\"
- Covers
- Cotton canvas sacks for grain storage
- Heavy-duty cotton bags for industrial packing
- Canvas flour bags
- Cotton seed bags for agricultural transport
- Bulk packing bags made of cotton canvas
- Also under 6305.20
- Bulk cotton flour bags
- reusable cotton grocery bags
- canvas mail sacks
- cotton coffee bean bags
Codes often confused with 6305.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for canvas bags is HS code 4202.22 (handbags) or 4202.92 (shopping bags). The distinction lies in the design and intended use; 4202 is for personal carrying, while 6305 is for the packing of goods. Another error is using 6305.32, which is for bags made of synthetic man-made fibers like polypropylene, whereas 6305.20 is strictly for cotton-based canvas.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630520 (the code used for canvas bags), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630520 (the code used for canvas bags) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 21% 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 630520, not only canvas bags.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $52M 25% of world exports
- 2 China $43M 21% of world exports
- 3 Pakistan $15M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $209M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $39M 21% of world imports
- 2 Italy $25M 14% of world imports
- 3 Australia $20M 11% of world imports
World total: $184M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 canvas bags
Brazil classifies canvas bags under NCM 6305.20.00: HS 6305.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canvas bags
What is the HS code for Canvas bags?
The HS code for Canvas bags is 630520 (Sacks and bags; of a kind used for the packing of goods, of cotton). The HS code for canvas bags used for packing goods is 6305.20, specifically for cotton materials.
How do I classify Canvas bags for customs?
Canvas bags is classified under HS code 630520 — Sacks and bags; of a kind used for the packing of goods, of cotton. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the canvas bag is a promotional tote?
If the bag is a reusable shopping tote or promotional item, it is usually classified under 4202.92 rather than 6305.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of canvas bags (HS 630520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630520 (the code used for canvas bags) in UN Comtrade data were India ($52M, 25% of world exports), China ($43M) and Pakistan ($15M). World exports came to about $209M, 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 canvas bags (HS 630520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630520 (the code used for canvas bags) in UN Comtrade data were France ($39M, 21% of world imports), Italy ($25M) and Australia ($20M). World imports came to about $184M, 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 Canvas bags the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630520 for Canvas 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 canvas bags in Brazil?
In Brazil, canvas bags (HS 630520) is classified under NCM 6305.20.00.