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HTS Code · Chapter 63 · Updated Oct 27, 2026

6305.32.00Flexible intermediate bulk containers

Also written 63053200

HTS Code 6305.32.00 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesOther made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; ragsSacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods:Of man-made textile materials:Flexible intermediate bulk containers in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from China pay 28.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 6305.32.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 25.9% to 28.4%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 6305.32.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 27, 2026

China
Total duty
28.4%
$2,840.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
28.87%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$12,887.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty8.4%
  • Section 301 – China7.5%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.15Section 301 China: List 4A9903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 6305.32.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
8.4%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
AUBHCLCOILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
103%
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China28.4%
  • Mexico18.4%
  • Canada18.4%
  • Vietnam20.9%
  • Germany10%
Tariffs by country · Oct 27, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 6305.32.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from China pay 28.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
28.4%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China8.4%28.4%
Mexico8.4%18.4%0% with USMCA
Canada8.4%18.4%0% with USMCA
Vietnam8.4%20.9%
Germany8.4%10%
Japan8.4%12.5%
South Korea8.4%12.5%
Taiwan8.4%10%
India8.4%18.4%
Ireland8.4%10%
Italy8.4%10%
Switzerland8.4%12.5%
Thailand8.4%20.9%
Malaysia8.4%18.4%
United Kingdom8.4%18.4%
France8.4%10%
Indonesia8.4%18.4%
Brazil8.4%45.9%
Bangladesh8.4%18.4%
Cambodia8.4%18.4%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from China pay 28.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Mexico pay 18.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Canada pay 18.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Vietnam pay 20.9% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.1%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.1%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from India pay 18.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.1%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Thailand pay 20.9% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Malaysia pay 18.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from United Kingdom pay 18.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.6%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Indonesia pay 18.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Brazil pay 45.9% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Bangladesh pay 18.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Cambodia pay 18.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 27, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 6305.32.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $403M of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00 and related codes), up 7% on 2024, mostly from India (65%), Mexico (15%) and Vietnam (7%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
India$263M65%12%18.4%
Mexico$62M15%2%18.4%0% with USMCA
Vietnam$27M7%32%20.9%
China$21M5%40%28.4%
Turkey$13M3%42%20.9%
Bangladesh$6M1%40%18.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina$1M0%58%8.4%
Indonesia$1M0%3%18.4%
France$1M0%34%10%
Finland$1M0%8%10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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ny N108360Jun 8, 2010

The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of used flexible intermediate bulk containers, scrap twine, and shredded pieces of both, from Canada; Article 509

6305.32.006310.10.2020
hq 966630Jan 16, 2004

Internal Advice 03/019; Container Liners, Bulkheads, Straps and Bracing Bars

3923.21.003926.90.984823.90.866305.32.006307.90.987326.90.85
hq H286251Sep 12, 2019

Internal Advice Request; Tariff Classification of Coated Woven Container Liners.

6305.32.00
hq 961938Jun 11, 1999

Decision on Request for Internal Advice No. 10/98, Concerning the Classification of Polypropylene Bags Used for Transporting Sand; 6305.32.0010, HTSUSA; General Rules of Interpretation 5(b); Packing Material and Packing Containers Presented with the Goods; Clearly Suitable for Repetitive Use

6305.32.0010
hq 967610Aug 5, 2005

Application for Further Review of Protest 2704-04-150050 Dear Port Director: This is in reply to your correspondence forwarding Application for Further Review of Protest (AFR) 2704-04-150050, filed by A.N. Deringer, Inc., on behalf of Powertex Inc. The protest at issue is against Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) liquidation and assessment of additional duties on one entry of bulk containers made from coated woven polyethylene material under subheading 6305.32.0010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).

6305.32.0010
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What does HTS code 6305.32.00 cover?

HTS code 6305.32.00 covers flexible intermediate bulk containers, classified under Chapter 63 (Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 8.4%. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 6305.32.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 6305.32.00 is 8.4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 103%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from China?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from China pay 28.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Vietnam pay 20.9% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of flexible intermediate bulk containers (HTS 6305.32.00) from Mexico pay 18.4% in duties: the 8.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 6305.32.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 6305.32.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-27.

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