Used clothes|HS Code

Used clothes harmonized system code

Product Overview Used Clothes, classified under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 6309, refer to previously worn and used apparel and clothing accessories. These items undergo thorough cleaning, sorting, and grading processes based on their quality, condition, and type before being packaged for export. The key characteristics of these products include their physical specifications such as size, weight, fabric type, and brand. They also come in varying processing levels, from lightly used to significantly worn, each with distinct quality attributes. The HS Code 6309 encompasses diverse subcategories, including used coats, dresses, skirts, trousers, and other types of clothing. Commercial applications of used clothes include retail resale, charitable donations, and textile recycling. The value proposition lies in the affordability, sustainability, and wide variety of clothing styles available, providing a competitive advantage in the global clothing market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code for Used Clothes is 6309, falling under Chapter 63 (Textiles) and Heading 09 (Other made up textile articles; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The subheading details are determined per the specific type of used clothing. The classification under this code is justified as these items are worn clothing and textile articles. Trade considerations for these products include secure packaging to ensure cleanliness and product integrity, preservation methods to prevent deterioration during transit, and shipping requirements in compliance with international regulations. The quality standards for used clothes are set by individual importing countries and can include restrictions on certain types of clothing, specific labeling requirements, and standards for cleanliness. This product description aligns with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and customs documentation standards, using precise technical terminology and measurable attributes to support accurate customs classification and trade documentation.

Used clothes Chapter Note

1.- Sub-Chapter I applies only to made up articles, of any textile fabric. 2.- Sub-Chapter I does not cover : (a) Goods of Chapters 56 to 62; or (b) Worn clothing or other worn articles of heading 63.09. 3.- Heading 63.09 applies only to the following goods : (a) Articles of textile materials : (i) Clothing and clothing accessories, and parts thereof; (ii) Blankets and travelling rugs; (iii) Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen; (iv) Furnishing articles, other than carpets of headings 57.01 to 57.05 and tapestries of heading 58.05; (b) Footwear and headgear of any material other than asbestos. In order to be classified in this heading, the articles mentioned above must comply with both of the following requirements : (i) they must show signs of appreciable wear, and (ii) they must be presented in bulk or in bales, sacks or similar packings.