Product classification
HS code for Polypropylene sacks: 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.
Classification of polypropylene sacks under HS 6305.33
Polypropylene sacks are classified under HS code 6305.33. This classification is part of Chapter 63, which covers other made-up textile articles. Subheading 6305 specifically addresses sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods. The extension .33 identifies those made from man-made textile materials, specifically polyethylene or polypropylene strips or similar forms. These sacks are typically produced by weaving strips of polypropylene film, resulting in a strong, lightweight material ideal for industrial and agricultural packaging. The classification depends on the article being a finished "made-up" product rather than just the raw fabric. This code is essential for identifying standard woven bags used for transporting bulk commodities like grains, flour, or chemicals.
- Covers
- Woven polypropylene flour sacks
- Polypropylene sandbags for flood control
- Laminated woven PP bags for animal feed
- Polypropylene fertilizer bags
- Small woven PP pouches for hardware parts
- Also under 6305.33
- Woven polypropylene rice bags
- plastic-coated cement sacks
- feed bags made from PP strips
- sugar bags
Codes often confused with 6305.33
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 6305.32, which is specifically for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs or "Big Bags"). While both are made of PP, FIBCs have a much larger capacity and different structural requirements. Another common error is using HS code 3923.21 or 3923.29, which covers bags and sacks made of plastic sheeting or film. However, because PP sacks are made from woven textile strips, they must be classified under the textile heading 6305 rather than the plastics heading 3923.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630533 (the code used for polypropylene sacks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630533 (the code used for polypropylene sacks) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 630533, not only polypropylene sacks.
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 polypropylene sacks
Brazil splits HS 6305.33 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6305.33.10Knitted polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacks
- 6305.33.90Other polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacks
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about polypropylene sacks
What is the HS code for Polypropylene sacks?
The HS code for Polypropylene sacks is 630533 (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). The HS code for polypropylene sacks made of woven strips (excluding bulk containers) is 6305.33.
How do I classify Polypropylene sacks for customs?
Polypropylene sacks is classified under HS code 630533 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are polypropylene shopping bags classified here?
If the shopping bags are made of woven PP strips and intended for packing goods, they may fall under 6305.33; however, reusable shopping bags are often classified under 4202 depending on their construction and intended use.
Which countries are the top exporters of polypropylene sacks (HS 630533)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630533 (the code used for polypropylene sacks) 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 polypropylene sacks (HS 630533)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630533 (the code used for polypropylene sacks) 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.
Is the HS code for Polypropylene sacks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630533 for Polypropylene sacks 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 polypropylene sacks in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 630533 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for polypropylene sacks depends on the product's details: 6305.33.10 (Knitted polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacks), 6305.33.90 (Other polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacks).