Canvas Sandbags
Canvas sandbags are durable sacks made from cotton duck fabric, designed for flood control and construction site stabilization. They fall under tariff item 6305.90.00 as sacks of other textile materials (cotton) used for packing goods like sand.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sacks are made of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading 53.03
Jute sacks are specifically classified under this item, not under 'other textile materials'.
If the sacks are made of cotton and are of a kind used for packing goods
Cotton sacks have their own subheading, so they would not fall under 6305.90.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sandbags are made up (e.g
• sewn or hemmed) as per Section XI Note 7 to qualify under this heading
• Declare the cotton composition accurately for classification
• Verify if the bags are for single-use or reusable, as this may affect duty rates
Related Products under Tariff item 6305.90.00
Geotextile Packing Sacks
Geotextile packing sacks made of non-woven polypropylene, designed to hold erosion control fill materials such as sand or gravel in civil engineering projects. These sacks are classified under tariff item 6305.90.00 as they are textile sacks of a kind used for packing goods, and the non-woven polypropylene construction falls under 'other textile materials'.
Jute Hessian Bags
Jute hessian bags are coarse woven sacks made from jute fibers, commonly used for packing potatoes, onions, or coffee beans. They are classified under tariff item 6305.90.00 as sacks of other textile materials, specifically vegetable fibers other than cotton.
Manila Hemp Bulk Sacks
Manila hemp bulk sacks are woven from abaca fibers, used for packing copra and other tropical commodities. They fall under tariff item 6305.90.00 as sacks of other textile materials, specifically vegetable fibers other than cotton or jute.
Mixed Fiber Ton Bags
Mixed fiber ton bags are large FIBCs made from a blend of polypropylene and polyester, used for packing industrial powders. They are classified under tariff item 6305.90.00 as sacks of other textile materials, as they are not made of a single textile material.
Nylon Mesh Produce Bags
Nylon mesh produce bags are breathable sacks woven from nylon yarn, used for packing vegetables and fruits to prevent spoilage. They fall under tariff item 6305.90.00 as sacks of other textile materials, specifically synthetic fibers other than polyethylene or polypropylene.
Polypropylene Woven Sacks
Polypropylene woven sacks are heavy-duty bags made from woven polypropylene fabric, used for packing bulk goods like rice, flour, or animal feed. They are classified under tariff item 6305.90.00 as sacks of other textile materials, specifically synthetic fibers not covered by other subheadings.