Product classification
HS code for Reusable shopping bags: 6307.90
Textiles, made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307.
Classification of reusable shopping bags under HS 6307.90
Reusable shopping bags made of textile materials are classified under HS code 6307.90. This classification is based on the material composition and the construction of the article. Chapter 63 covers 'Other made up textile articles,' and heading 6307 is a residual category for textile items that are not more specifically described elsewhere in the Harmonized System. Reusable shopping bags, often made from non-woven polypropylene, cotton canvas, or polyester, are considered 'made up' textile articles. Unlike specialized luggage or handbags, these bags are typically simple in construction, lacking complex closures, linings, or rigid frames. Under GRI 1, if a product is not specifically named in a heading, it falls to the most appropriate general heading. Since reusable bags are textile articles and do not meet the specific definitions of bags in heading 4202 (which requires a more durable or structured nature), they are classified under 6307.90. This code is used globally to track the import and export of various textile goods that do not fit into apparel or home furnishing categories.
- Covers
- Non-woven polypropylene (NWPP) reusable grocery bags
- Cotton or canvas tote bags used for shopping
- Foldable polyester shopping bags
- Recycled PET textile shopping bags
- Also under 6307.90
- Scotch-Brite Microfiber Cloths
- IKEA textile shopping bags
- OXO Good Grips Microfiber Duster
- Vileda SuperMocio Mop
- Simplicity Dress Patterns
Codes often confused with 6307.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for reusable shopping bags is HS code 4202.92. Heading 4202 covers travel bags, insulated food bags, and similar containers. However, 4202 generally applies to bags with a more permanent or structured nature. If a bag is a simple textile tote without a reinforced bottom or specialized closure, it belongs in 6307.90. Another common error is using 3923.21 or 3923.29, which are for plastic bags (sacks and bags for the conveyance or packing of goods). These codes only apply to bags made of plastic sheeting, not to bags made of textile fibers, even if those fibers are synthetic like polypropylene.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630790 (the code used for reusable shopping bags), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630790 (the code used for reusable shopping bags) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 630790, not only reusable shopping bags.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.3B 41% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.1B 7.4% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$876M 5.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $15.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.6B 28% of world imports
- 2 Japan $1.4B 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.4B 8.6% of world imports
World total: $16.6B 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 reusable shopping bags
Brazil splits HS 6307.90 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6307.90.10Other made-up articles of nonwovens
- 6307.90.20Flame-retardant tubular emergency escape chutes
- 6307.90.90Other made-up textile articles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about reusable shopping bags
What is the HS code for Reusable shopping bags?
The HS code for Reusable shopping bags is 630790 (Textiles; made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307). The standard HS code for reusable shopping bags made of textile materials is 6307.90.
How do I classify Reusable shopping bags for customs?
Reusable shopping bags is classified under HS code 630790 — Textiles; made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the material of the bag change the HS code?
Yes. If the bag is made of plastic sheeting (not textile), it falls under 3923. If it is made of paper, it falls under 4819. HS code 6307.90 is specifically for textile-based bags.
Which countries are the top exporters of reusable shopping bags (HS 630790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630790 (the code used for reusable shopping bags) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.3B, 41% of world exports), Germany ($1.1B) and Vietnam (about $876M). World exports came to about $15.4B, 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 reusable shopping bags (HS 630790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630790 (the code used for reusable shopping bags) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.6B, 28% of world imports), Japan ($1.4B) and Germany ($1.4B). World imports came to about $16.6B, 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 Reusable shopping bags the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630790 for Reusable shopping 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 reusable shopping bags in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 630790 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for reusable shopping bags depends on the product's details: 6307.90.10 (Other made-up articles of nonwovens), 6307.90.20 (Flame-retardant tubular emergency escape chutes), 6307.90.90 (Other made-up textile articles).