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

HS v2022 Code: 631010

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

HS code 631010 covers a diverse range of textile waste products, including used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables, as well as worn-out articles made from these materials. This industry plays a crucial role in the circular economy, as it facilitates the recycling and repurposing of textile waste, reducing the environmental impact of textile production and disposal.

Production process

The production process for items under HS code 631010 typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of textile waste. Rags, twine, and other materials are gathered from various sources, such as households, industries, and textile manufacturers. These items are then sorted by material, color, and condition, and may undergo further processing, such as cutting, shredding, or baling, to prepare them for reuse or recycling.

Production inputs

The main inputs for this industry are the textile waste materials themselves, including used clothing, household linens, industrial textiles, and discarded cordage and rope. Additionally, machinery and equipment for sorting, processing, and packaging the materials may be required, as well as labor for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the sorted, processed, and packaged textile waste products, which can be used as raw materials for a variety of other industries. These may include the production of 560311 Nonwoven fabrics, the manufacture of 630900 Worn clothing and other worn articles, or the creation of 560721 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus Agave.

Revisions to 631010

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 631010. The most recent 1 version of this code (631010) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 631010.

Family tree for rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials; sorted

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/63'>63: Textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6310'>6310: Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/631010'>631010: Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials; sorted</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/631090'>631090: 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</a>"]

    

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