HS HEADING 6310

Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials

HEADING

6310

CHAPTER

63 — Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags

In plain English

This category includes rags, whether used or new, as well as scrap or worn-out twine, cordage, rope, and cables made from textile materials. The items are divided into two groups based on their condition. One group consists of these textile scraps and rags that have been sorted. The other group covers the same types of items that have not been sorted.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

6310.10

Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials; sorted

6310.90

Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials; other than sorted

Chapter 63 classification notes

6309 worn-clothing imports are heavily restricted in many African destinations to protect domestic textile industry — South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda apply specific import controls.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Used clothing for resale (6309) vs. donated charity goods — declaration matters.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 63

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