Worn Leather Jackets
Pre-owned leather jackets showing clear signs of wear such as scuffed leather, worn zippers, and creased linings, shipped in sacks. They qualify as worn clothing under tariff item 6309.00.90 because they are presented in bulk and show appreciable use, as required by Chapter Note 3.
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 jackets are in good condition with minimal wear
Leather clothing in new or nearly new condition falls under apparel of leather, not worn clothing.
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 jackets show obvious signs of wear (scuffs, worn zippers) and are packed in bales or sacks; otherwise they may be reclassified as new goods
• Keep records of purchase and shipping to prove they are second-hand
• Note that duty rates apply to the transaction value in Canadian dollars
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.