Product classification

HS code for PP woven bags: 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 PP woven bags under HS 6305.33

PP woven bags are classified under HS code 6305.33. This classification is determined by the material and the construction method. These bags are made from man-made textile materials, specifically strips of polypropylene that are woven together to create a durable fabric. According to the Section XI notes of the Harmonized System, plastic strips that do not exceed 5mm in width are considered textile materials. Therefore, bags made from these woven strips are classified as textile articles in Chapter 63 rather than plastic articles in Chapter 39. The subheading 6305.33 specifically covers sacks and bags of a kind used for the packing of goods, made of polyethylene or polypropylene strips. The classification process involves verifying that the bag is intended for packing and that the material is indeed woven from synthetic strips. This code is essential for international trade as it distinguishes textile-based packaging from simple extruded plastic film bags, which are found in Chapter 39.

Covers
  • Woven polypropylene sacks for flour or grain
  • PP woven sandbags
  • Laminated PP woven bags
  • BOPP laminated woven bags
  • Small PP woven shopping bags
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. The most common misclassification is 6305.32, which is reserved for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs or Big Bags). While FIBCs are also made of woven PP, they are distinguished by their size and lifting loops. Another error is using 3923.21 or 3923.29, which are for bags made of plastic sheeting or film rather than woven strips. If the bag is made of non-woven polypropylene (spunbond), it should be classified under 6305.39 or 6305.90 depending on the specific textile construction, as 6305.33 is strictly for strips or the like.

6305.32Sacks and bags; of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containers3923.21Ethylene polymers; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods3923.29Plastics; sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers6305.39Sacks and bags; of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, not of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers6305.90Sacks and bags; of a kind used for the packing of goods, of textile materials (other than jute, cotton or man-made textile materials)

Top exporters and importers of HS 630533 (the code used for PP woven bags), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630533 (the code used for PP woven bags) 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 PP woven bags.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.0B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$148M
  3. 3 Türkiye $119M

World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $232M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$65M
  3. 3 Netherlands $62M

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 PP woven bags

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 PP woven bags

What is the HS code for PP woven bags?

The HS code for PP woven bags 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 standard PP woven bags used for packing goods is 6305.33.

How do I classify PP woven bags for customs?

PP woven bags 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 jumbo bags classified under 6305.33?

No, jumbo bags or FIBCs are classified under HS code 6305.32 because they are designed for bulk handling and typically have a much higher load capacity.

Which countries are the top exporters of PP woven bags (HS 630533)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630533 (the code used for PP woven bags) 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 PP woven bags (HS 630533)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 630533 (the code used for PP woven bags) 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 PP woven bags the same in all countries?

The base HS code 630533 for PP woven 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 PP woven bags in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 630533 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for PP woven bags depends on the product's details: 6305.33.10 (Knitted polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacks), 6305.33.90 (Other polyethylene/polypropylene strip sacks).