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OTHER MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES; SETS; WORN CLOTHING AND WORN TEXTILE ARTICLES; RAGS›Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods
Of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 5303
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Classification of jute sacks
CN code 6305 10 covers sacks and bags for packing goods, of jute or other textile bast fibres of heading 5303. Jute sacks are traditionally used for packing coffee beans, cocoa, rice, sugar and other agricultural products. The base material must be jute.
Regulatory requirements
Importing is subject to Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Sacks for food contact may be subject to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. REACH regulates chemicals used in jute treatment.
Trade and customs
MFN duty rates must be verified in TARIC. Imports from Bangladesh and India dominate. Bangladesh benefits from GSP Everything But Arms (EBA). VAT applies.
Jute packing sacks — classification CN 6305 10
Jute packing sacks and bags under CN 6305 10 carry a 4% EU duty. Jute sacks are used for transporting coffee, cocoa, grains and agricultural products. Major sources are Bangladesh and India, often benefiting from zero-duty EBA preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What does CN 6305 10 cover?
CN 6305 10 covers sacks and bags of jute for packing goods. Used mainly for coffee, cocoa, rice and sugar.
Are jute food sacks subject to additional regulations?
Yes. Sacks for direct food contact may be subject to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
What tariff preferences apply to jute sacks from Bangladesh?
Bangladesh benefits from GSP Everything But Arms (EBA), offering zero duty rates subject to documented origin.
What is the EU duty on jute sacks CN 6305 10?
Jute sacks under CN 6305 10 carry a 4% EU duty. Imports from Bangladesh may benefit from zero-duty EBA preferences. Import VAT applies.
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