Used Clothing Bales
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Graded Second-Hand Worn Clothing & Used Apparel in Bulk Bales
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What is classified under HS Code 6309.00.00?
HS Code 6309.00.00 covers worn clothing and other worn articles (Graded second-hand clothing, vintage apparel, used textile shoes/accessories packed in bulk bales). In commercial practice these goods are traded as Used Clothing Bales made of Mixed Used Textile Apparel / Footwear, and buyers, factories and customs brokers most often refer to them as used clothing, second hand clothes, vintage clothing.
The code is read level by level: Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) narrows to Chapter 63 (Other Made Up Textile Articles, Sets, Worn Clothing), then Heading 6309 (Worn clothing and other worn articles) and Subheading 6309.00 (Worn clothing and other worn articles), ending at the 8-digit tariff line 6309.00.00. The first six digits follow the WCO international standard and stay the same in every country; the final two digits are the national subdivision used for duty assessment and trade statistics.
- Classification is decided by the heading text and the material and construction it names — here, Mixed Used Textile Apparel / Footwear and Used Clothing Bales.
- If a shipment mixes this product with other textile articles, each item is classified under its own heading; goods put up in sets follow the essential-character rule (GIR 3).
- When the same product exists in several materials, the material named in this code (Mixed Used Textile Apparel / Footwear) is the one that must appear on the invoice and packing list.
How to declare HS Code 6309.00.00
- Commercial invoice: print 6309.00.00 next to the item description (Used Clothing Bales) with the material composition (Mixed Used Textile Apparel / Footwear) matching the code text exactly.
- Packing list: keep quantities, net and gross weights and carton counts consistent with the invoice line for this code.
- Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading: repeat the same code so bank document checkers under an L/C and customs officers see one consistent classification across all documents.
- Before shipment: verify the code against the destination country's current tariff schedule — duty rates, restrictions and required certificates are set nationally, not by the HS code itself. Note for this code: Subject to strict fumigation certificates and import quarantine health inspections in destination ports.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is HS Code 6309.00.00?
HS Code 6309.00.00 is the internationally recognized 8-digit tariff classification for "Worn clothing and other worn articles (Graded second-hand clothing, vintage apparel, used textile shoes/accessories packed in bulk bales)". It falls under Chapter 63 (Other Made Up Textile Articles, Sets, Worn Clothing).
Which products are classified under HS Code 6309.00.00?
This code covers Used Clothing Bales made of Mixed Used Textile Apparel / Footwear. Key commercial items include used clothing, second hand clothes, vintage clothing, used clothing bales.
How is custom duty calculated for HS Code 6309.00.00?
Custom duty rates depend on the destination country customs schedule, trade agreements (GSP, LDC duty-free access, FTA), and invoice valuation. Subject to strict fumigation certificates and import quarantine health inspections in destination ports.
What shipping and commercial documents require HS Code 6309.00.00?
This HS Code must be declared accurately on Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Customs Export/Import Declarations.