Used Denim Jeans from China

Pre-worn blue denim jeans with frayed hems, faded wash, and worn knees indicating extensive use. Falls under HTS 6309.00.00.20 for other worn clothing articles packed 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

Document wear through detailed condition reports to comply with 'appreciable wear' criterion

Avoid individual packaging; use bales only to qualify under heading 6309

Screen for prohibited contaminants like hazardous dyes common in vintage denim