Worn Blue Jeans
Pre-worn denim jeans with frayed hems, faded wash, and worn knees from use, imported in large bales. These meet the Chapter Note 3 requirements for worn clothing: appreciable wear and bulk presentation.
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 jeans are new or show minimal wear
New denim trousers for men or boys are classified under new apparel.
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
• Present jeans in bales or sacks and be prepared to show wear patterns (fading, fraying) to CBSA
• Avoid mixing in new or nearly new jeans, which would be classified as new apparel
• Document the source (e.g
• charity collections) to support the used nature
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 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.
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.