Scrap Cotton Cordage from Used Ropes
Sorted scrap from worn cotton ropes and cordage, cut into short lengths for recycling or wipers under HTS 6310.10.20.10. These worn-out articles of twine or rope are baled, aligning with subheading for other sorted cotton rags and scrap.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as individual twine or cordage pieces, not scrap
Worn but intact cotton rope products may classify under 5607 for knotted cordage.
If sorted but specifically designated as twine rather than other rags
Subheading 6310.10.10 covers sorted twine specifically, while .20 is for other cotton items.
If further processed into cotton waste for spinning
Cotton waste not in rag form shifts to Chapter 52 raw cotton waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm material is predominantly cotton via lab testing for accurate fiber content declaration
• Avoid retail packaging; use bulk bales to qualify under 6310 instead of parts in 5607
• Inspect for metal contaminants from rope fittings, which may require separate declaration
Related Products under HTS 6310.10.20.10
Sorted Cotton Rags from Worn T-Shirts
These are sorted rags made from used cotton t-shirts that have been cut into wiping cloths, classified under HTS 6310.10.20.10 as sorted cotton rags showing signs of wear. They are typically used in industrial cleaning and are entered in bulk bales, distinguishing them from new textiles excluded by chapter notes.
Worn Out Cotton Shop Towels
Sorted, worn-out cotton shop towels repurposed from discarded work rags, fitting HTS 6310.10.20.10 for sorted cotton scrap textiles. These exhibit clear wear and are baled for industrial wiping applications, compliant with chapter exclusions for new goods.
Sorted Worn Cotton Swabs and Wipers
Bulk sorted rags from worn cotton swabs and cleaning wipers, classified in HTS 6310.10.20.10 as other sorted cotton scrap textiles. They show appreciable wear and are packed in sacks for industrial reuse, excluded from new fabric headings.
Used Cotton Cable Scrap Rags
Sorted rags derived from worn-out cotton cables and ropes used in maritime applications, under HTS 6310.10.20.10 for cotton scrap. Entered in bales with visible wear, these fit 'other' sorted category excluding new cordage.
Worn Cotton Twine Scrap Bundles
Sorted bundles of scrap from used cotton twine, suitable for paper making or wipers, classified HTS 6310.10.20.10 as other cotton rags. These worn articles are baled in bulk, meeting chapter requirements for used textiles.
Industrial Sorted Cotton Polishing Rags
Sorted white cotton polishing rags from worn apparel offcuts, HTS 6310.10.20.10 for other sorted cotton scrap. Packed in bulk with evident wear for metal polishing, distinct from new rags.