Packing sacks and bags from India
India exported $111 million of packing sacks and bags (HS 6305.10) in FY2025-26, up 0.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $111MUp 0.5% on last year
- HS code
- 6305.10Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6305.10.00.00 | Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods: Of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303 | Free | 10% | 20% |
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 packing sacks and bags
India's exports to all countries under HS 6305.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6305.10 is 3%, ranging from 2% to 4% 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 packing sacks and bags from India?
10% 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 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
6305.10, 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 packing sacks and bags?
Yes. India exported $111 million under HS 6305.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.