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U.S. exports of used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope & cables of textile materials, not sorted (HS 631090) totaled $2.0M in July 2026.
Importers of Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cables of Textile Materials, Not Sorted paid $107K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataUnsorted textile waste — including used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, and worn-out rope articles — is classified here regardless of fiber type, with the US schedule distinguishing wool/fine animal hair content (6310901000) from all other fiber compositions (6310902000). Pakistan leads US supply of this material, followed by Mexico and Canada, reflecting the concentration of textile recycling and industrial fiber recovery industries in those markets. Importers should note that fiber composition documentation is essential for correct subheading selection, as the wool/hair split carries different duty treatment. The heading is widely traded as a secondary raw material input for industrial wiping, fiber reclamation, and paper pulp sectors.
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237 shipments/mo
Classification between 6310901000 (wool or fine animal hair) and 6310902000 (other fibers) depends on the predominant fiber content by weight. If the lot is genuinely unsorted and mixed, importers may need laboratory fiber analysis to support the declared subheading and avoid reclassification at the port of entry.
Section 301 tariffs have applied broadly to goods of Chinese origin, but Pakistan — the leading supplier under this heading — is not currently subject to Section 301. Importers sourcing from any origin should verify current tariff treatment with a licensed customs broker, as trade-remedy applicability can change.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 6310
Subheading 631090 · $1.5M of $7.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6310902000 | Used/New Rags, Scrap Twine Etc NESOI not Wool Hair | $1.6M | 7.97% | 75.66% | $130K |
| 6310901000 | Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine Etc NESOI W or Fah | $576 | 18.23% | 100.00% | $105 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6310900000 | Use/New Rag, Scrp Twne & Wrn-Ot Art Twne Etc NESOI | $2.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$1.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Dominican Republic and Mexico together take 72% of it.
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rate provision · imports
30.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.16%.