Sorted Cotton Rags from Worn T-Shirts
Sorted rags made from used cotton t-shirts that have been cut into wiping cloths, classified under this tariff item as sorted cotton rags showing signs of wear. They are typically used in industrial cleaning and wiping applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the t-shirts are presented as worn clothing in bulk
Worn clothing in bulk is classified in heading 63.09, but this item is excluded from that heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the t-shirts are worn and cut into rags, not new garments
• Sort by fibre and colour for accurate classification
• Declare the industrial use to customs and pack in bulk
Related Products under Tariff item 6310.10.00
Bulk Vicuna Rag Scrap
Bulk sorted rags from worn vicuna garments, a luxury fine animal hair textile. These rags show appreciable wear and are collected for high-end fiber recycling, falling under the tariff item for sorted used rags of textile materials.
Industrial Sorted Cotton Polishing Rags
Sorted white cotton polishing rags from worn apparel offcuts, packed in bulk with evident wear for metal polishing. These are distinct from new rags and classified under this tariff item as sorted cotton scrap.
Recycled Fine Animal Hair Rags
Sorted rags from cashmere or other fine animal hair textiles, post-consumer waste from apparel. These rags show signs of wear and are intended for industrial reuse, qualifying under the tariff item for sorted used rags of textile materials.
Recycled Worn Cotton Mop Yarn Scrap
Sorted scrap from worn cotton mop yarns and heads, baled for repulping. These show wear and are classified under this tariff item as other cotton textile scrap, excluding new yarn classifications.
Scrap Cotton Cordage from Used Ropes
Sorted scrap from worn cotton ropes and cordage, cut into short lengths for recycling or wipers. These worn-out articles of twine or rope are baled, aligning with this tariff item for other sorted cotton scrap.
Scrap Wool Rope Ends
Sorted remnants and worn ends of wool ropes, used in textiles or maritime applications. These are worn-out articles of twine or cordage made of wool, falling under the tariff item for sorted used rags and scrap of textile materials.