Worn Cotton T-Shirts
Used cotton T-shirts showing signs of appreciable wear such as faded prints, frayed collars, and pilling from repeated washing. Classified under HTS 6309.00.00.20 as worn clothing entered in bulk bales, meeting chapter requirements for textile apparel with visible wear and bulk packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If no appreciable wear or entered individually
New knitted cotton T-shirts without wear signs fall under Chapter 61 for fresh apparel.
If processed into rags after sorting
Worn clothing cut into cleaning rags shifts to heading 6302 for textile rags.
If shredded into fiber wadding
Disintegrated worn textiles become knotted wadding under Chapter 56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide evidence of appreciable wear via photos or inspections to avoid reclassification as new goods under Chapters 61-62
• Enter in bulk bales or sacks; retail packaging disqualifies from 6309
• Declare accurate textile composition to prevent penalties for mislabeling worn items
Related Products under HTS 6309.00.00.20
Used Denim Jeans
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.
Worn Wool Sweaters
Used wool pullovers with stretched necks, bobbling fabric, and moth damage spots from prolonged wear. HTS 6309.00.00.20 applies to these bulk-entered worn clothing items distinct from new apparel.
Used Children's Dresses
Worn girls' cotton dresses with stained hems, faded colors, and seam wear from play. Classified in HTS 6309.00.00.20 as other worn clothing in bulk packaging, showing clear use.
Worn Leather Jackets
Used leather jackets with scuffs, creased leather, and worn zippers from years of use. HTS 6309.00.00.20 covers these as worn clothing (non-asbestos), entered in bulk bales.
Used Bed Linen Sheets
Worn cotton bed sheets with thinned fabric, repaired tears, and yellowed stains from use. Qualifies for HTS 6309.00.00.20 as worn textile bed linen in bulk, distinct from new linen.
Worn Kitchen Towels
Used cotton kitchen towels with frayed edges, grease stains, and faded patterns from heavy use. HTS 6309.00.00.20 for other worn kitchen linen packed in bulk bales.