Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
6309.00
Clothing; worn, and other worn articles
Covered items classified under 6309
- 6309.00Used Clothing (Commercial)— country-by-country customs rules
Chapter 63 classification notes
6309 worn-clothing imports are heavily restricted in many African destinations to protect domestic textile industry — South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda apply specific import controls.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Used clothing for resale (6309) vs. donated charity goods — declaration matters.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 63
- 6301 — Blankets and travelling rugs
- 6302 — Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen
- 6303 — Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valanc…
- 6304 — Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404
- 6305 — Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods
- 6306 — Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents (including temporary canopies…
- 6307 — Textiles; made up articles n.e.c. in chapter 63, including dress patte…
- 6308 — Textiles; sets of woven fabric and yarn, with or without accessories, …
- 6310 — Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out …