Used Denim Jeans
Pre-worn blue jeans made from denim fabric, exhibiting distressed knees, faded washes, and worn cuffs from extended use. They are worn clothing of textile materials, imported in large bulk shipments for thrift markets or upcycling, falling under heading 63.09.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the jeans are for wiping rag manufacture
Used textile articles for wiping rags are classified under this sibling item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure jeans show appreciable wear and are baled or sacked in bulk
• Keep records of wear and packaging for CBSA
• Verify that the jeans are not new or nearly new, as those would fall under other headings
Related Products under Tariff item 6309.00.90
Used Bed Blankets
Used textile bed blankets showing appreciable wear such as frayed edges, faded patterns, and thinned fabric from washing, presented in bulk bales. They qualify as worn articles under heading 63.09, specifically as blankets and travelling rugs listed in the chapter notes.
Used Bed Linen Sheets
Worn cotton bed sheets with thinned fabric, repaired tears, and yellowed stains from use. These are worn bed linen, a category listed in chapter note 3(a)(iii) for heading 63.09, presented in bulk.
Used Children's Cotton Dresses
Worn girls' cotton dresses with stained hems, faded colors, and seam wear from play, packed in bulk for charity distribution. These are worn clothing articles of textile materials, explicitly covered by heading 63.09 per chapter note 3(a)(i).
Used Children's Dresses
Worn girls' cotton dresses with stained hems, faded colors, and seam wear from play, imported in bulk. These are worn textile clothing items meeting the criteria of appreciable wear and bulk packaging under Chapter Note 3.
Used Kitchen Towels
Worn cotton kitchen towels with grease stains, frayed hems, and lint buildup from daily use, baled for import. These are worn kitchen linen, a category explicitly listed in chapter note 3(a)(iii) for heading 63.09.
Used Men's Dress Shirts
Worn cotton dress shirts with collar wear, cuff fraying, and yellowed pits from laundering, shipped in bulk. These are worn clothing articles of textile materials, falling under heading 63.09 as per chapter note 3(a)(i).