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HS HEADING 6309

Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles

In plain English

This category includes textile items, specifically focusing on used garments and other worn textile products. The classification covers clothing that has been previously worn as well as other textile articles in a similar used condition. These items are grouped together under a single classification for worn clothing and other worn articles.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

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

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 database

Other headings in Chapter 63

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