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Worn Blue Jeans from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

18%

Import Tips

• 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