Sorted Cotton Wiping Rags
These are sorted, used cotton rags from discarded t-shirts and shop towels, ideal for industrial cleaning and wiping. Classified under HTS 6310.10.20 as sorted textile rags showing signs of wear, distinct from new fabrics or unsorted scrap. They meet Chapter 63 requirements for worn-out textile articles entered in bulk.
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Alternative Classifications
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If not sorted by fiber composition
Unsorted rags fall under 'other' sorted categories, changing the subheading for mixed textile waste.
If entered as worn clothing articles in bulk bales
Worn apparel meeting both wear and bulk packing criteria shifts to heading 6309 for used clothing.
If predominantly silk waste and not sorted as rags
Silk textile waste without rag form may classify under Chapter 50 as silk waste, not Chapter 63 scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sorting by fiber type (e.g
• 85%+ cotton) with lab tests to avoid reclassification as unsorted scrap under 6310.90
• Provide certificates of prior use/wear and bulk packaging documentation to comply with Chapter 63 notes
• Avoid contamination with non-textile materials, as mixtures may shift to heading 6309 if not sorted
Related Products under HTS 6310.10.20
Sorted Polyester Scrap Twine
Used and worn-out polyester twine from packaging and agriculture, sorted for recycling into yarn or wiping materials. Falls under HTS 6310.10.20 as sorted, worn articles of textile cordage, excluding new products per Chapter 63 notes.
Sorted Jute Worn Ropes
Worn-out jute ropes from shipping and farming, sorted by material for industrial reuse or pulping. HTS 6310.10.20 applies to these sorted, used textile cordage articles, distinct from new ropes.
Sorted Denim Scrap Rags
Sorted rags from worn denim jeans and jackets, used for polishing and absorbency in auto shops. Classified in HTS 6310.10.20 as sorted textile rags of cotton blends with appreciable wear.
Sorted Nylon Cable Scrap
Worn nylon cables and cords from maritime and climbing gear, sorted for textile recycling. HTS 6310.10.20 covers these sorted, used synthetic textile cables as 'other' worn articles.
Sorted Hemp Cordage Scrap
Used hemp twine and cordage from gardening and crafts, sorted and baled for papermaking. Fits HTS 6310.10.20 as sorted 'other' worn textile cordage.
Sorted Terry Cloth Rags
Worn terry towels cut into sorted cotton loop rags for detailing and hospitality. HTS 6310.10.20 for sorted textile rags, post Chapter 63 exclusions for new linen.