FIBC bulk bags from India
India exported $1.07 billion of FIBC bulk bags (HS 6305.32) in FY2025-26, up 16% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 18.4% US import duty, against 28.4% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 18.4%China 28.4%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.07BUp 15.8% on last year
- HS code
- 6305.32Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6305.32.00 | Of man-made textile materials: Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 8.4% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of FIBC bulk bags
India's exports to all countries under HS 6305.32, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6305.32 is 8.2%, ranging from 7.2% to 12% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoSCTL
- Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on FIBC bulk bags from India?
18.4% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 28.4%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for FIBC bulk bags?
6305.32, under heading 6305 (Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export FIBC bulk bags?
Yes. India exported $1.07 billion under HS 6305.32 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.