HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6310.90 – Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials; other than sorted
HS code 6310.90 is the 6-digit subheading for rags, used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials, other than sorted. It is used for mixed textile waste bales, unsorted fabric scraps, bulk used clothing unsuitable for reuse, discarded ropes and cords and general textile offcuts.
What HS 6310.90 covers
This HS code covers textile rags, used or new, and scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables of textile materials, that are 'other than sorted'. This means the materials are typically collected in bulk without specific categorization by material, color, or quality. This raw, unsorted textile waste is generally destined for basic recycling processes, energy recovery, or landfill, representing the lowest value segment of textile waste trade. The international trade involves waste management companies, textile collectors, and basic recycling facilities. Importers are often countries with large-scale textile recycling infrastructure capable of handling mixed waste, or those where such materials are used for very basic industrial purposes. Exporters are typically waste generators or collection points in countries with high textile consumption. The 'other than sorted' aspect signifies a lower level of processing and often a lower market value compared to sorted rags, posing greater challenges for efficient recycling.
- Covers
- Mixed textile waste bales
- Unsorted fabric scraps
- Bulk used clothing unsuitable for reuse
- Discarded ropes and cords
- General textile offcuts
- Unsorted industrial textile waste
- Carpet scraps
- Examples
- Mixed textile waste from garment factories
- unsorted municipal textile collections
- discarded fishing nets
- bulk bales of unsorted rags from donation centers
- landfill-bound textile waste
Codes often confused with 6310.90
Common mistake. The crucial distinction from 631010 is the 'other than sorted' aspect, indicating a less processed and often lower-value material. It's also different from worn clothing (630900) which is intended for direct reuse as apparel.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 631090, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 631090 in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 40% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Pakistan $46M 21% of world exports
- 2 United States $26M 12% of world exports
- 3 India $14M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $220M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $157M 40% of world imports
- 2 Dominican Republic $49M 13% of world imports
- 3 United States $27M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $390M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6310.90
Brazil does not split HS 6310.90: its NCM code is 6310.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 63.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6310.90
What is HS code 631090?
HS code 631090 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials; other than sorted. This HS code covers textile rags, used or new, and scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables of textile materials, that are 'other than sorted'. This means the materials are typically collected in bulk without specific categorization by material, color, or quality. This raw, unsorted textile waste is generally destined for basic recycling processes, energy recovery, or landfill, representing the lowest value segment of textile waste trade. The international trade involves waste management companies, textile collectors, and basic recycling facilities. Importers are often countries with large-scale textile recycling infrastructure capable of handling mixed waste, or those where such materials are used for very basic industrial purposes. Exporters are typically waste generators or collection points in countries with high textile consumption. The 'other than sorted' aspect signifies a lower level of processing and often a lower market value compared to sorted rags, posing greater challenges for efficient recycling.
What products fall under HS code 631090?
Mixed textile waste bales, unsorted fabric scraps, bulk used clothing unsuitable for reuse, discarded ropes and cords, general textile offcuts, unsorted industrial textile waste, carpet scraps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 631090?
The crucial distinction from 631010 is the 'other than sorted' aspect, indicating a less processed and often lower-value material. It's also different from worn clothing (630900) which is intended for direct reuse as apparel.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 631090?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 631090 in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($46M, 21% of world exports), the United States ($26M) and India ($14M). World exports came to about $220M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 631090?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 631090 in UN Comtrade data were India ($157M, 40% of world imports), the Dominican Republic ($49M) and the United States ($27M). World imports came to about $390M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 631090 structured?
HS code 631090 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (63) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 631090?
In Brazil, HS code 631090 is NCM 6310.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.