Worn Wool Rags
These are used rags made from wool or fine animal hair fabrics, collected from discarded clothing or textiles showing appreciable wear. They fall under HTS 6310.90.10.00 as scrap textile materials of wool, suitable for recycling, wiping, or stuffing. Not classified as worn clothing under 6309 due to being processed into rag form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprocessed worn wool clothing articles
Intact worn clothing or parts showing appreciable wear in bulk bales classify under 6309, not scrap rags.
If mechanically processed into wool noils or waste
Processed wool waste or garnetted stock moves to Chapter 51 as raw wool waste, not textile rags.
If predominantly synthetic fiber content
Rags of man-made fibers fall under the 'other' subheading, changing classification based on material composition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wool content exceeds 50% for fine animal hair classification; provide certificates of origin to avoid misclassification as synthetic rags
• Inspect for contamination as imports must be in bulk bales, not retail packaged
• Common pitfall: confusing with clean sorted rags under 6310.90.40
Related Products under HTS 6310.90.10.00
Scrap Wool Twine
Discarded or worn-out twine made from wool or fine animal hair, used in packaging or crafts and now suitable for recycling. Classified in HTS 6310.90.10.00 as scrap twine of textile materials from wool. Excluded from new cordage headings due to wear and scrap condition.
Worn Fine Animal Hair Cordage
Used cordage ropes made from fine animal hair like cashmere or mohair, worn out from agricultural or maritime use. HTS 6310.90.10.00 covers these as worn-out articles of cordage from wool or fine animal hair. Differs from new ropes in 5607 due to visible wear.
Used Mohair Scrap Rags
Scrap rags from worn mohair fabrics, typically from upholstery or apparel, baled for industrial reuse. Under HTS 6310.90.10.00 for wool/fine animal hair rags. Processed wear distinguishes from Chapter 63 worn articles.
Discarded Wool Packing Twine
Worn-out wool twine from shipping and packing operations, collected as scrap. Fits HTS 6310.90.10.00 as used twine of wool textile materials. Not new products of heading 5608.
Worn Cashmere Cordage Scrap
Scrap from worn cashmere ropes or cords used in luxury goods or crafts. HTS 6310.90.10.00 applies to fine animal hair worn cordage. Wear and bulk packing exclude from new headings.
Baled Fine Hair Rags
Baled rags from fine animal hair textiles like alpaca or camel hair garments, post-wear. Classified HTS 6310.90.10.00 for wool/fine hair scrap. Differs from sorted clean rags.