Heading · Chapter 63
6310: Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn-out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials
Heading 6310 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 63, other made-up textile articles.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · 1× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Brazil 35% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 1% – 10% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 5.7% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 13% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$136kUS$136k+US$2m+US$14m+> US$27m
Exports: 162
- Bangladesh: US$125m
- United States: US$60m
- Pakistan: US$48m
- China: US$39m
- Netherlands: US$27m
- Poland: US$26m
- India: US$23m
- Honduras: US$22m
- Italy: US$18m
- Germany: US$18m
- Hungary: US$17m
- Belgium: US$16m
- Japan: US$15m
- Mexico: US$15m
- Canada: US$14m
- Dominican Republic: US$14m
- France: US$9m
- Malaysia: US$9m
- Türkiye: US$9m
- Tunisia: US$9m
- United Kingdom: US$8m
- Spain: US$7m
- Sri Lanka: US$6m
- United Arab Emirates: US$6m
- Lithuania: US$5m
- Romania: US$5m
- Portugal: US$5m
- Thailand: US$5m
- Vietnam: US$4m
- Cambodia: US$4m
- Philippines: US$4m
- Morocco: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- South Korea: US$3m
- El Salvador: US$3m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Slovakia: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Sweden: US$2m
- Ukraine: US$2m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$2m
- South Africa: US$1m
- Haiti: US$1m
- Guatemala: US$1m
- Mozambique: US$1m
- Ireland: US$1m
- Belarus: US$904k
- Greece: US$896k
- Israel: US$795k
- Nicaragua: US$695k
- Slovenia: US$668k
- Antigua & Barbuda: US$661k
- North Macedonia: US$558k
- Switzerland: US$524k
- Uzbekistan: US$512k
- Austria: US$489k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$149kUS$149k+US$1m+US$7m+> US$19m
Imports: 212
- India: US$178m
- United States: US$81m
- Germany: US$25m
- Netherlands: US$25m
- Dominican Republic: US$23m
- Mexico: US$20m
- Japan: US$19m
- Spain: US$15m
- Italy: US$14m
- Australia: US$14m
- France: US$13m
- Canada: US$12m
- United Kingdom: US$11m
- Poland: US$10m
- Belgium: US$10m
- Sweden: US$10m
- Philippines: US$10m
- Türkiye: US$9m
- Thailand: US$8m
- Morocco: US$8m
- Romania: US$8m
- Haiti: US$7m
- Switzerland: US$7m
- Pakistan: US$5m
- Malaysia: US$5m
- Slovenia: US$5m
- Singapore: US$5m
- Hungary: US$5m
- South Africa: US$5m
- Belarus: US$5m
- Denmark: US$4m
- Russia: US$4m
- Norway: US$3m
- United Arab Emirates: US$3m
- New Zealand: US$3m
- Senegal: US$2m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- Chile: US$2m
- South Korea: US$2m
- Cambodia: US$2m
- Austria: US$2m
- Greece: US$2m
- Mauritania: US$2m
- Guatemala: US$2m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- Vietnam: US$2m
- Lithuania: US$1m
- Honduras: US$1m
- Ireland: US$1m
- Qatar: US$1m
- Serbia: US$1m
- Czechia: US$1m
- Ghana: US$1m
- El Salvador: US$971k
- Nicaragua: US$951k
- Finland: US$936k
- Gambia: US$877k
- Uruguay: US$792k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bangladesh | US$125m | 19.4% |
| 2 | United States | US$60m | 9.3% |
| 3 |  Pakistan | US$48m | 7.4% |
| 4 |  China | US$39m | 6% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$27m | 4.1% |
| 6 |  Poland | US$26m | 4% |
| 7 |  India | US$23m | 3.6% |
| 8 |  Honduras | US$22m | 3.4% |
| 9 |  Italy | US$18m | 2.9% |
| 10 |  Germany | US$18m | 2.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | US$178m | 27.4% |
| 2 | United States | US$81m | 12.6% |
| 3 | Germany | US$25m | 3.9% |
| 4 | Netherlands | US$25m | 3.9% |
| 5 |  Dominican Republic | US$23m | 3.6% |
| 6 | Mexico | US$20m | 3% |
| 7 | Japan | US$19m | 2.9% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$15m | 2.3% |
| 9 | Italy | US$14m | 2.2% |
| 10 |  Australia | US$14m | 2.1% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 6310 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 6310 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 6310 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 6310 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free. 3 of them are duty-free. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 6310 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 6310 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 25%.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 6310 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 35%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 6310 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 6310 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 6310 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 6310 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 6310 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 1% and 10%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 6310 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 6310 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 6310 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 6310 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 13%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 6310 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 20%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 6310 goods worth US$647m (−10.8% year on year).
The largest exporter was Bangladesh (US$125m), followed by the United States.
The biggest buyer was India, with imports of US$178m.
The United Kingdom ranked 21st among 162 exporters with US$8m.
The United Kingdom imported US$11m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn-out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials?
Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn-out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials fall under HS heading 6310, part of chapter 63, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6310 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6310 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and…?
Bangladesh, with US$125m in 2024 (19.4% of world exports).