Used or new rags — HTS 6310
Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables, and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials
Chapter 63 › Heading 6310
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6310 is a broad product category for textile materials that are no longer being entered as ordinary finished goods. It groups used or new rags; scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables; and worn-out articles made from those materials. The heading can cover both textile waste and worn textile articles, but the product’s condition, form, and material still need to be examined.
To narrow heading 6310 to a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the applicable 6-digit subheading and then the 8-digit statistical breakout. The deciding details commonly include the textile material—such as whether it is made from man-made fibers or other fibers—and the type of item or waste. Use the current HTSUS description, section and chapter notes, and any applicable statistical suffix language; do not choose based only on a commercial name such as “rags” or “rope scrap.”
What to check
- Describe the goods precisely: distinguish loose rags, scrap strands or pieces, and worn-out completed articles.
- Identify the fiber or textile material and verify it from product specifications, supplier records, or a laboratory analysis when the composition is unclear.
- Check whether the goods are new scrap, used articles, or worn-out articles, because condition and form can affect the classification path.
- Read the complete 8-digit HTSUS wording, including the 6-digit subheading and statistical suffix, and compare it with nearby alternatives.
- Keep invoices, photographs, composition evidence, and an explanation of the classification; ask a customs broker or seek a binding ruling if the material or condition is disputed.
HTS heading 6310 summary
Used or new rags is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6310.10 | Sorted |
| 6310.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6310?
Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables, and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.