Worn Cotton T-Shirts
Used cotton t-shirts collected from donations or recycling programs, showing signs of appreciable wear such as faded prints and frayed seams. Classified under HTS 6309.00.00 as worn clothing entered in bulk bales for resale or recycling. Excludes new garments of Chapters 56-62.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If no signs of appreciable wear
New knitted t-shirts of cotton fall under Chapter 61 for unworn apparel.
If cleaned and sold as rags
Worn textiles cut into cleaning rags are classified in heading 6302, not as clothing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide evidence of appreciable wear via photos or inspection certificates to avoid reclassification as new goods
• Ship in bulk bales or sacks, not individual packaging, to meet heading 6309 entry requirements
• Declare accurate textile composition to prevent issues with Chapter 56-62 exclusions
Related Products under HTS 6309.00.00
Used Denim Jeans
Pre-worn blue jeans made from denim fabric, exhibiting distressed knees, faded washes, and worn cuffs from extended use. Enters under HTS 6309.00.00 as worn clothing in large bulk shipments for thrift markets or upcycling.
Worn Wool Sweaters
Second-hand wool pullovers with pilled fabric, stretched necks, and moth damage, baled for import. HTS 6309.00.00 applies to these worn clothing articles meeting bulk entry and wear criteria.
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. Qualifies under HTS 6309.00.00 for worn clothing excluding new Chapter 61-62 items.
Worn Leather Jackets
Pre-owned leather jackets with scuffed leather, worn zippers, and creased linings, shipped in sacks. As worn clothing accessories under HTS 6309.00.00, provided in bulk with visible use signs.
Used Bed Blankets
Worn textile bed blankets with frayed edges, faded patterns, and thinned fabric from washing, baled in bulk. HTS 6309.00.00 covers these as worn articles listed in heading notes (ii).
Worn Table Linen Sets
Used tablecloths and napkins with wine stains, threadbare spots, and iron marks, entered in bulk sacks. Fits HTS 6309.00.00 as worn table linen per chapter note (iii).