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Cotton Flour Sack

A sturdy woven cotton sack designed specifically for packing flour and other fine powders in mills and bakeries. It falls under HTS 6305.20.00.00 as a sack of cotton used for the packing of goods, featuring a simple open mouth for easy filling and secure closure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China6.2%+20.0%26.2%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico6.2%+10.0%16.2%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada6.2%+10.0%16.2%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6305.33.00Higher: 28.4% vs 26.2%

If made from polypropylene

Synthetic polymer sacks like PP replace cotton for similar packing uses under different material headings.

6305.90.00Same rate: 26.2%

If featuring textile printing or embroidery

Printed or ornamented cotton sacks are classified separately from plain packing sacks.

5208.59.40Higher: 43.5% vs 26.2%

If imported as plain woven fabric rolls, not sewn sacks

Unmade cotton fabrics for sack production fall under weaving chapter, not finished bags.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify cotton content exceeds 85% via lab tests to avoid reclassification under man-made fibers

• Include commercial invoices detailing sack capacity and intended use to prevent customs delays