Worn clothing and other worn textile articles

CPC v2.1 Code: 39217

About worn clothing and other worn textile articles

cpc code 39217 covers the import and export of worn clothing and other worn textile articles. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile recycling and waste management ecosystem, providing a sustainable outlet for used textiles that would otherwise end up in landfills. The trade of these items is an important economic activity, with significant implications for the circular economy and environmental conservation efforts.

Production process

The main production technique in this industry involves the collection, sorting, and processing of used clothing and textile articles. Garments and other textile products are gathered from various sources, such as donation centers, thrift stores, and individual consumers. These items are then sorted by type, condition, and material composition. Depending on their state, they may undergo cleaning, repair, or repurposing before being prepared for export or domestic distribution.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are the used clothing and textile articles collected from various sources. Additionally, the industry may require specialized equipment for sorting, cleaning, and processing the collected items. This can include sorting machines, washing facilities, and packaging materials. The availability and quality of the collected textiles are crucial factors that determine the industry's output and profitability.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are the processed and sorted used clothing and textile articles, which are then sold for reuse, recycling, or repurposing. These items may be exported to other countries or distributed domestically, where they can be used as 39218 Rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, 39219 Worn out articles of textile materials, or 39220 Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables, of textile materials. The industry's outputs contribute to the circular economy by diverting textile waste from landfills and providing raw materials for various downstream industries.

Family tree for worn clothing and other worn textile articles

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39'>39: Wastes or scraps</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/392'>392: Non-metal wastes or scraps</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3921'>3921: Miscellaneous textile wastes</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39217'>39217: Worn clothing and other worn textile articles</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39211'>39211: Silk waste</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39212'>39212: Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39213'>39213: Garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39214'>39214: Cotton waste, except garnetted stock</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39215'>39215: Other cotton waste; garnetted stock</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39216'>39216: Waste of man-made fibres</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39218'>39218: Rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials</a>"]

    

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