HSChapter 63

Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cables of Textile Materials, Not Sorted

Name: Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cables of Textile Materials, Not Sorted (HS 631090) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$1.6MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 631090

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HSChapter 63

Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cables of Textile Materials, Not Sorted

$1.6MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 631090

U.S. imports of used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope & cables of textile materials, not sorted (HS 631090) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Unsorted 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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How does CBP determine whether unsorted textile waste falls under the wool/hair subheading versus the general subheading?

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.

Are there any trade-remedy measures that apply to textile rags and scrap cordage from major supplier countries?

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.

U.S. imports of used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope & cables of textile materials, not sorted (HS 631090) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Unsorted 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.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $1.6M; from 23 countries
Exports: $1.7M
Trade balance: Surplus of $53K; net exporter

YTD $6.6M (April 2026) · 250 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
PAKISTAN	$902K	$10K	-$892K
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC	--	$762K	+$762K
MEXICO	$294K	$238K	-$56K
PHILIPPINES	--	$293K	+$293K
CANADA	$135K	$116K	-$19K

PAKISTAN

Imports$902K

Exports$10K

Balance-$892K

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Imports--

Exports$762K

Balance+$762K

MEXICO

Imports$294K

Exports$238K

Balance-$56K

PHILIPPINES

Imports--

Exports$293K

Balance+$293K

CANADA

Imports$135K

Exports$116K

Balance-$19K

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