Sorted Nylon Cordage Scrap
Graded scrap from worn nylon ropes and cords used in fishing and maritime industries, sorted by diameter and condition for recycling into mats or yarn. HTS 6310.10.20.30 applies to sorted, other worn-out cordage of textiles, excluding Chapter 56 new goods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unsorted or mixed textile types
Lack of sorting moves it to the catch-all 6310.90 for other used rags/scrap not specified elsewhere.
If processed into synthetic yarn waste
Repurposed into yarn tow or waste classifies under Chapter 54 for man-made filaments, not raw scrap.
If from worn textile furnishings like ropes in bulk bales
Worn articles fitting 6309 definitions (e.g., certain furnishings) require signs of wear and bulk entry.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide evidence of prior use (e.g
• photos, origin certificates); sort consistently to match declaration; avoid bundling with new ropes to prevent Chapter 56 shift
Related Products under HTS 6310.10.20.30
Sorted Cotton Rags
Bundles of sorted used cotton rags from discarded clothing and textiles, cleaned and graded by color and quality for industrial wiping applications. Classified under HTS 6310.10.20.30 as sorted rags of textile materials, distinct from unsorted scrap or worn articles of twine. Excludes worn clothing under Chapter 62 and requires bulk packaging.
Sorted Polyester Scrap Twine
Sorted bundles of worn-out polyester twine from agricultural and packaging uses, graded for reuse in paper manufacturing or stuffing. Falls under HTS 6310.10.20.30 as sorted scrap twine of textile materials, separate from new cordage in Chapter 56.
Sorted Jute Rope Scrap
Sorted remnants of used jute ropes from shipping and agriculture, prepared in bales for papermaking or erosion control. Classified in 6310.10.20.30 as other sorted worn-out rope of textile materials, per chapter exclusions.
Sorted Denim Rags
Sorted cotton denim rags from worn jeans and apparel, cut and baled for polishing or absorbent uses in automotive shops. HTS 6310.10.20.30 for sorted other rags, excluding Chapter 62 apparel and requiring bulk form.
Sorted PP Cordage Scrap
Worn polypropylene cordage scrap from packaging and gardening, sorted by color for recycling into nonwovens. Under 6310.10.20.30 as sorted other worn cables/cordage of synthetics.
Sorted Hemp Twine Scrap
Scrap from used hemp twine in crafts and farming, sorted for fiber recovery in composites. HTS 6310.10.20.30 covers sorted worn twine of other textiles.