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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 cotton
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Classification of cotton sacks
CN code 6305 20 covers sacks and bags for packing goods, of cotton. Used for packing flour, grains, seeds and agricultural products.
Regulatory requirements
Importing is subject to Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Food sacks may be subject to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004. REACH applies.
Trade and customs
MFN duty rates must be verified in TARIC. Imports from China and India. VAT applies.
Cotton packing sacks — classification CN 6305 20
Cotton packing sacks under CN 6305 20 carry a 5.3% EU duty. Used for packing bulk and agricultural products. Cotton must predominate by weight.
Frequently asked questions
What does CN 6305 20 cover?
CN 6305 20 covers cotton sacks and bags for packing and transporting goods.
Are reusable cotton bags classified here?
Yes, if their primary purpose is packing and transporting goods. Cotton shopping bags may be classified differently.
What requirements apply to cotton food sacks?
Sacks for food contact may be subject to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on food contact materials.
What is the EU duty on cotton sacks CN 6305 20?
Cotton packing sacks under CN 6305 20 carry a 5.3% EU duty. Import VAT is charged on customs value plus duty.
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