Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables, and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials
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Heading 6310 covers used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables, and worn out articles made of textile rope, cordage or twine. The heading splits first into sorted goods (6310.10) and other goods (6310.90), and then by fiber: wool or fine animal hair, cotton, man-made fibers, or other textile materials. Sorting means the material has been separated by fiber type or grade rather than left as mixed scrap.
Products in this heading
- Sorted wool rags sold to mills for fiber reclamation
- Sorted cotton wiping rags in bales
- Sorted cotton rags for paper making
- Sorted man-made fiber rags from cutting room scrap
- Unsorted mixed textile rags collected from garment factories
- Worn out manila rope and cordage sold as scrap
- Worn out cotton mop heads and rope ends sold as waste
- Scrap cable and twine of textile fibers in mixed bales
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the goods are sorted: sorted material goes in 6310.10, unsorted or mixed material goes in 6310.90.
- Fiber content: wool or fine animal hair, cotton, man-made fibers, or other textile materials.
- Whether the item is a scrap raw material or a finished made-up article that is still used as such.
- Condition: used, worn out or new waste from production all fall in the heading, but worn garments do not.
- Form of the goods: loose rags, baled rags, rope, cordage, twine or cable scrap.
Often confused with
- Worn clothing and other worn garments
Worn apparel is classified as worn clothing, not as rags, even when sold in bulk.
- Heading 6301Blankets and traveling rugs
Blankets stay in their own heading whether new or used.
- Heading 6305Sacks and bags used for packing goods
Textile packing sacks are classified by their function, not as rags.
- Heading 6307New made-up cleaning cloths, dusters and floor cloths
Finished cleaning cloths cut and packed for retail are made-up articles, not scrap rags.
- Heading 6306Tarpaulins, tents and sails
These are finished textile articles that keep their own heading even when worn.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for sorted cotton rags?
Sorted rags of cotton are classified under 6310.10.20.10. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on other (unsorted) rags of wool or fine animal hair?
Unsorted rags of wool or fine animal hair fall under 6310.90.10.00. The general (MFN) rate is 5.5 cents/kg.
How do I classify scrap rope of man-made fibers?
If the scrap rope is sorted, it goes under 6310.10.20.20 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. If it is unsorted or mixed, it goes under 6310.90.20.00, also at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.