Product classification
HS code for Mixed textile waste: 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.
Classification of mixed textile waste under HS 6310.90
Mixed textile waste is classified under HS code 6310.90 within Chapter 63, which encompasses other made-up textile articles, sets, and worn clothing. Heading 6310 specifically addresses used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables. The classification 6310.90 is designated for items that are \"other than sorted.\" In the context of international trade, \"sorted\" usually implies that the waste has been categorized by a specific material type (e.g., 100% cotton) or by a specific color or grade. Mixed textile waste consists of unsorted bundles of rags or scrap materials that may contain a variety of natural and synthetic fibres. These materials are typically destined for industrial use, such as the production of wiping cloths, or for shredding into pulled or garnetted stock for use in insulation, padding, or paper manufacturing. To qualify for this code, the articles must show significant signs of wear or be scrap pieces from manufacturing that are no longer usable as primary textile products.
- Covers
- Unsorted cotton and synthetic rags
- Mixed scrap twine and cordage
- Worn-out ropes of various textile materials
- Industrial textile scraps from garment cutting rooms
- Used clothing that is torn or soiled beyond repair for use as apparel
- Also under 6310.90
- 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. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 6310.10, which is reserved for \"sorted\" rags. If the exporter has separated the rags by material or color, 6310.10 must be used. Additionally, pure cotton waste resulting from the spinning or weaving process is classified under 5202, and synthetic fibre waste is classified under 5505. Code 6310.90 is specifically for made-up articles like rags and scrap rope rather than raw fibre waste.
Top exporters and importers of HS 631090 (the code used for mixed textile waste), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 631090 (the code used for mixed textile waste) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 631090, not only mixed textile waste.
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 mixed textile waste
Brazil classifies mixed textile waste under NCM 6310.90.00: HS 6310.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mixed textile waste
What is the HS code for Mixed textile waste?
The HS code for Mixed textile waste is 631090 (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). The HS code for mixed, unsorted textile waste, including rags and scrap cordage, is 6310.90.
How do I classify Mixed textile waste for customs?
Mixed textile waste is classified under HS code 631090 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines textile waste as \"sorted\" versus \"unsorted\"?
Sorted waste (6310.10) has been graded by material composition or color. Unsorted waste (6310.90) is a bulk mixture of different textile types and conditions shipped without prior categorization.
Which countries are the top exporters of mixed textile waste (HS 631090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 631090 (the code used for mixed textile waste) 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 mixed textile waste (HS 631090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 631090 (the code used for mixed textile waste) 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.
Is the HS code for Mixed textile waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 631090 for Mixed textile waste is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for mixed textile waste in Brazil?
In Brazil, mixed textile waste (HS 631090) is classified under NCM 6310.90.00.