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HS HEADING 6310

Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

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

6310.90

Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials; other than sorted

Chapter 63 classification notes

6309 worn-clothing imports are heavily restricted in many African destinations to protect domestic textile industry — South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda apply specific import controls.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Used clothing for resale (6309) vs. donated charity goods — declaration matters.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 63

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