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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope & cables of textile materials (SITC 26902) totaled $7.2M in July 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cables of Textile Materials paid $549K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $5.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Used or New Rags, Scrap Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cables of Textile Materials imports of $7.2M in July 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRecovered and worn textile cordage materials — including scrap twine, rope, cables, and rags — occupy a niche but commercially active segment of the secondary fiber and recycling trade. Importers classify these goods based on whether the material is genuinely worn out or merely surplus new stock, a distinction that can affect duty treatment and end-use documentation. Buyers in the fiber reclamation, industrial wiping, and rope-recycling sectors rely on this heading for feedstock sourced from global surplus markets. Accurate fiber content identification (natural vs. synthetic textile) is essential for correct classification at the 10-digit HTS level.
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807 shipments/mo
Basic heading 80 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 26902 · $7.2M of $3.8B
The key classification criterion is condition: worn-out articles show physical degradation from use, while new scrap may be off-cuts or overstock. Importers should retain supplier documentation describing the material's origin and condition, as CBP may request evidence to confirm the goods are genuinely waste or scrap rather than usable new product.
Yes. The underlying textile material — whether cotton, jute, synthetic, or blended — can influence the applicable HTS subheading at the 10-digit level. Importers should obtain fiber content certifications from suppliers to support accurate classification and avoid potential reclassification at the port of entry.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Pakistan and Honduras together supply 76% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.