Product classification
HS code for Scrap textiles: 6310.10
Rags, used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials, sorted.
Classification of scrap textiles under HS 6310.10
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 6310.10
- Kimberly-Clark WypAll Wipers (if made from sorted rags)
- Tork Industrial Wipes
- recycled cotton fiber bales
- sorted textile waste for shoddy production
- automotive wiping cloths
Codes often confused with 6310.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 631010 (the code used for scrap textiles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 631010 (the code used for scrap textiles) in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 28% 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 631010, not only scrap textiles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$113M 33% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $28M 8.1% of world exports
- 3 China $24M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $339M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $112M 28% of world imports
- 2 United States $80M 20% of world imports
- 3 Poland $26M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $405M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 scrap textiles
Brazil classifies scrap textiles under NCM 6310.10.00: HS 6310.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about scrap textiles
What is the HS code for Scrap textiles?
The HS code for Scrap textiles is 631010 (Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials; sorted).
How do I classify Scrap textiles for customs?
Scrap textiles is classified under HS code 631010 — Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials; sorted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of scrap textiles (HS 631010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 631010 (the code used for scrap textiles) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $113M, 33% of world exports), the Netherlands ($28M) and China ($24M). World exports came to about $339M, 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 scrap textiles (HS 631010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 631010 (the code used for scrap textiles) in UN Comtrade data were India ($112M, 28% of world imports), the United States ($80M) and Poland ($26M). World imports came to about $405M, 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 Scrap textiles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 631010 for Scrap textiles 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 scrap textiles in Brazil?
In Brazil, scrap textiles (HS 631010) is classified under NCM 6310.10.00.