What is the HS code for used clothing?
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Worn clothing and other worn articles fall under HS heading 6309.00. In the United States the tariff line is HTS 6309.00.0010 for worn clothing and 6309.00.0020 for other worn articles. The code goes on the commercial invoice and drives duty, inspection and any import licence at destination. Under the Chapter 63 notes, the 6309 heading covers articles that show signs of appreciable wear and are presented in bulk, bales or sacks.
Does used clothing need fumigation or inspection?
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It depends on the destination. Several markets require a fumigation certificate, a pre-shipment inspection or a sanitary certificate before the container is allowed in. We confirm the requirement for your destination before booking and arrange the treatment when it applies. Wood pallets and dunnage must also meet ISPM 15.
How many kilos of used clothing fit in a container?
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A 40-foot container typically takes around 25,000 to 27,000 kilos of baled clothing depending on bale density and the road weight limit at each end. We check the verified gross mass before loading so the box is not turned away at the terminal.
Do you ship used clothing in bales?
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Yes. Bales load into 20-foot and 40-foot containers, and we consolidate smaller volumes as LCL from our Miami warehouse. Bale count, weight per bale and grade go on the packing list.
Which documents does a used clothing export need?
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Bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list with HS 6309, plus the fumigation certificate, pre-shipment inspection or import permit when the destination asks for one. We file the export declaration and the entry at destination. For US exports, the Electronic Export Information is filed in AES when the shipment requires it.
Where do you ship used clothing?
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Mostly from the United States to Central America, the Caribbean, South America and West Africa, door to door with customs handled at both ends. Some markets prohibit used clothing imports altogether, for example the Dominican Republic and Ecuador, so destination rules are checked before booking.
What is the 6-digit HS code for clothing?
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For worn clothing the 6-digit heading is 6309.00. New apparel sits in Chapters 61 (knitted) and 62 (not knitted), where the 6-digit code depends on the garment and the fibre, for example 6109.10 for cotton T-shirts or 6203.42 for men's cotton trousers.
What is EU TARIC code 6309 00 00?
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6309 00 00 is the EU TARIC line for worn clothing and other worn articles. It is the same heading as HS 6309.00 with the EU's two extra digits, and it is what an importer in the European Union declares on entry.
What is the tariff or commodity code for clothing?
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Tariff code, commodity code, harmonized code and HS code all mean the same thing at the 6-digit level: the Harmonized System number. Used clothing is 6309.00 and, entering the United States, the 10-digit HTS lines are 6309.00.0010 for worn clothing and 6309.00.0020 for other worn articles.