HS Code 6309 — Worn Clothing and Used Textile Articles

This code is for bulk shipments of second-hand clothing and used textile goods. To qualify, the items must show clear signs of wear and be traded in bulk forms like bales or sacks, rather than as individual retail units.

What's included

Bulk used clothing bales
Second-hand shoes in sacks
Used blankets and linens
Worn out household textiles

What's excluded

New clothing end-of-line stock → use 6101 (Items without signs of wear are classified as new apparel regardless of price.)

Common examples

400kg bale of used t-shirts
Sack of second-hand winter coats
Mixed used footwear for export
Baled used bed sheets

Frequently asked questions

Is there a weight limit for 6309?

There is no specific limit, but items must be packed in bulk (bales, sacks) to demonstrate they are used trade goods.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: Variable / High
Documentation: Many countries require fumigation certificates or health permits for importing used textiles.
Typical shipping mode: FCL
Top exporters: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Top importers: Ghana, Pakistan, Kenya

Key takeaway

Used for bulk secondary textile markets; requires physical evidence of wear and bulk packaging.

Worn Clothing and Used Textile Articles