HS Code for Scrap textiles

HS code 6310.10 is used for the classification of sorted rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables of textile materials. This code is part of Chapter 63, which covers "Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags." The classification under 6310.10 specifically requires that the materials be "sorted." Sorting typically involves categorizing the textile waste by material type (e.g., cotton, wool, synthetic), by color, or by the specific nature of the rag (e.g., white cotton wipers). These materials are usually derived from worn-out clothing, household linens, or manufacturing scraps that are no longer usable as finished products. The sorting process adds value by preparing the material for specific recycling streams, such as the production of shoddy fiber, paper manufacturing, or industrial wiping cloths. If the textile waste is unsorted, it must be classified under the residual subheading 6310.90.

Products Included

• Sorted cotton rags for industrial cleaning
• Sorted wool scrap for fiber recovery
• Sorted used rope and cordage
• Sorted textile offcuts from garment factories
• Sorted worn-out bed linens

Common Misclassification

A frequent error is classifying sorted rags under HS code 6309.00, which is reserved for worn clothing and other worn articles. However, 6309.00 only applies if the articles show signs of appreciable wear and are presented in bulk packings. If the items are torn or intended for scrap, 6310.10 is correct. Additionally, cotton waste from spinning or weaving is classified under 52.02, not 63.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for sorted scrap textiles?

The HS code for sorted rags and textile scrap is 6310.10.

What is the difference between 6310.10 and 6310.90?

6310.10 is for textile scrap that has been sorted by material or type, while 6310.90 is for unsorted textile waste.