Product classification
HS code for FIBC 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 FIBC bags under HS 6305.32
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC), commonly known as bulk bags or big bags, are classified under HS code 6305.32. Chapter 63 covers other made-up textile articles, sets, worn clothing, and worn textile articles. Heading 6305 specifically includes sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods. Within this heading, the code is further broken down by material and type. Subheading 6305.32 is explicitly reserved for flexible intermediate bulk containers made of man-made textile materials. These containers are designed for the transport and storage of bulk materials such as chemicals, minerals, or food products and typically have a capacity ranging from 500 kg to 2,000 kg. They are characterized by their heavy-duty construction, usually from woven polypropylene or polyethylene fabric, and include integrated lifting loops. The classification depends on the material being a "man-made textile" and the functional design being a "flexible intermediate bulk container." This classification is critical for the logistics and shipping industry, as FIBCs are subject to specific safety standards and import duties.
- Covers
- Woven polypropylene bulk bags
- Super sacks for industrial transport
- Ton bags for construction materials
- Conductive (Type C) FIBC bags
- Food-grade flexible bulk containers
- 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. FIBC bags are sometimes misclassified under HS code 3923.21 or 3923.29, which cover sacks and bags made of plastics. However, heading 3923 is for plastic film bags (like grocery bags), whereas 6305 is for bags made of textile materials (like woven fabric). Another common error is using 6305.33, which is for other sacks and bags of man-made textile materials that do not meet the definition of an FIBC. To be an FIBC, the bag must be designed for mechanical handling and have a large capacity. Bags made of natural fibers like jute would fall under 6305.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630532 (the code used for FIBC bags), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630532 (the code used for FIBC 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 FIBC 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 FIBC bags
Brazil classifies FIBC 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 FIBC bags
What is the HS code for FIBC bags?
The HS code for FIBC 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 (FIBC) made of man-made textile materials is 6305.32.
How do I classify FIBC bags for customs?
FIBC 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.
Does the HS code change if the FIBC bag has a plastic liner?
Generally, no. If the primary structural component is the woven textile material, the addition of a thin plastic liner for moisture protection does not change the classification from 6305.32, as the liner is considered an accessory to the textile bag.
Which countries are the top exporters of FIBC bags (HS 630532)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630532 (the code used for FIBC 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 FIBC bags (HS 630532)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630532 (the code used for FIBC 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 FIBC bags the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630532 for FIBC 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 FIBC bags in Brazil?
In Brazil, FIBC bags (HS 630532) is classified under NCM 6305.32.00.