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Worn Cotton T-Shirts

Used cotton T-shirts collected from donations or thrift stores, showing signs of appreciable wear such as faded prints, stretched collars, and pilling. Classified under HTS 6309.00.0010 as worn clothing entered in bulk bales, meeting chapter requirements for textile clothing with visible wear and bulk packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6110.20.20Higher: 34% vs 17.5%

If showing no appreciable wear

Without visible signs of wear, it classifies as new knitted jersey T-shirts in Chapter 61.

6302.31Lower: 16.7% vs 17.5%

If sold as sorted lots for retail

Sorted and packaged for individual retail sale moves it out of heading 6309 bulk requirements.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide documentation like photos or affidavits proving appreciable wear to avoid reclassification as new goods under Chapters 61-62

Enter in bulk bales or sacks; retail packaging may shift classification to other headings

Verify no contamination or hazardous materials, as used clothing often requires fumigation certificates