6310 - Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables, and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials:

HTS code 6310 encompasses a diverse range of used or new textile remnants, including rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope, and cables. This category also includes articles made from these materials that are considered worn out. The key characteristic is the material composition – all items must be of textile materials. This broad classification captures materials that have reached the end of their primary use cycle or are offcuts and remnants from manufacturing processes.

Distinguishing HTS 6310 from its siblings at the root level involves understanding that it specifically deals with textile waste and worn textile articles, whereas other root-level categories (like 0101 for live animals) cover entirely different types of goods. Within Section XI, this category is situated under Chapter 63, which focuses on "Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags," highlighting its place among finished and semi-finished textile products and their eventual disposition.

This category is further subdivided into two primary subcategories: 6310.10 for sorted materials and 6310.90 for other, unsorted items. The distinction between these subcategories is crucial for tariff assessment and generally relates to the degree of processing or preparation the material has undergone. Sorted materials may have been separated by type, color, or fiber content, potentially influencing their value and subsequent use, such as for recycling or specific industrial applications.