Worn Cotton Dresses from China
Second-hand cotton dresses exhibiting wear like threadbare fabric, discoloration, and seam stress. HTS 6309.00.0010 applies to such worn textile clothing entered in bulk, excluding new garments of Chapters 56-62.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label bales clearly as 'worn clothing' and provide origin certificates to trace donation sources
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for wear to prevent customs disputes
• Be aware of EPA or health regulations on pesticide residues in used textiles