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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If new floor cloths or dishcloths not from worn materials
New cotton cleaning cloths are in 6307, distinct from scrap or worn articles.
If mixed unsorted with other worn cotton linens
Heading 6309 requires unsorted bulk worn textiles, not specifically sorted.
If processed into textile flock or short fiber waste
Cotton waste reduced to flock classifies under Chapter 56, not rags.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact sorting process and wear indicators to prevent reclassification as new under 6307
• Comply with bulk entry rules; retail packs may fall under different chapters
• Monitor moisture content to avoid mold issues during import inspection
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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.
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.
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.