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Used clothing logistics & export

Interworld Freight runs used clothing logistics end to end: air, ocean and road freight with sector-grade handling, compliance and one advisor accountable for the whole chain. Headquartered in Miami since 1992.
+1 (646) 722-0968 · +1 (786) 550-0401
4.5 on Google · 190+ reviews
Since 1992
WCA founding member
Air · ocean · road
Miami warehouse hub
Trusted by exporters since 1992
WCA memberIATA accreditedCTPAT certifiedFederal Maritime CommissionU.S. Department of Homeland Security
WCA memberIATA accreditedCTPAT certifiedFederal Maritime CommissionU.S. Department of Homeland Security
WCA memberIATA accreditedCTPAT certifiedFederal Maritime CommissionU.S. Department of Homeland Security
Industry program

Used clothing logistics services

Used clothing & related SKUs : bales of used clothing, vintage lots, mixed rags , credential clothing. Used shoes (paired / unpaired), accessories, handbags, belts, linens “ Worn/used ” vs. credential vs. mixed rags — all handled to customer spec

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Used clothing cargo handled by Interworld Freight
Used clothing cargo handled by Interworld Freight
How we work

What we move for used clothing shippers

LCL consolidation and FCL (20’, 40’, 40HC ) containers. Bale ID / lot control , weight ranges by spec, palletized or floor-loaded. Optional: re-baling, sorting, metal-detector screening, photo capture.

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Used clothing bales loaded by Interworld Freight
HS 6309.00 · baled and weighed

Used clothing export freight: bales, credential and mixed rags

Worn clothing clears under HS 6309.00, and the entry falls apart when the weight, the piece count and the grade on the packing list do not match what is in the container. We bale and compress to the buyer's standard, certify weight and count before loading, photograph the load, and file the export declaration ourselves. Fumigation and phytosanitary certificates are arranged when the destination asks for them, which most African and Caribbean ports do.

Used clothing services we run in house

HS 6309.00 classificationBaling and compression to buyer gradeCertified weight and piece count40 ft high cube to Africa and LATAMFumigation and phytosanitary certificatesConsolidation from several gradersExport declaration filed (EEI / AES)Container loading photos before sealing
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How we work with you

How our used clothing freight forwarding works, from quote to delivery

You send one form with the used clothing details; we run the rest of the lane. This is what happens after you click.
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Send bale count and weight

Number of bales, weight per bale and destination. We price the container that fits the load without breaching road weight limits.
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Documents and inspections prepared

Bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list, plus fumigation certificate or pre-shipment inspection when the destination requires it.
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Customs and container weight checked

Clearance at both ends and the verified gross mass declared before loading, so the box is never turned away at the terminal.
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In transit, tracked live

Follow the shipment on our tracking portal, with your advisor watching every milestone and telling you before you have to ask.
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Delivered, case closed

Your cargo arrives, your advisor confirms delivery with you and stays on the file until everything is signed off. Only then do we close the case.
Daniel Zapata, Operations Director · Interworld Freight
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Daniel Zapata
Operations Director · Miami HQ
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Dani prices your used clothing lane himself and confirms rate, departure and documents, in English or Spanish.
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Weekly sailings on every major lane
Rated 4.5 across 190+ Google reviews
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Ready to price your used clothing shipment?

Rate and next departure confirmed within one business day, with a clear breakdown from the first email: no surprises, no fine print.
30,000+TEUs / year
4.5Mair kg / year
350+employees
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4.5 · 190+
Moving cargo worldwide since 1992. An advisor confirms rate, departure and documents.
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What we handle for the used clothing industry

Capabilities from our current used clothing operation.
Compliance
HS 6309
Equipment
re-baling · racking
Storage, when the lane needs it

Used clothing warehousing and storage, minutes from PortMiami

Used clothing cargo stored at the Interworld Freight warehouse in Miami
Miami, FL · CFS floor and pallet racking, minutes from PortMiami.

Certified to handle it

HS 6309.00 classificationFumigation arrangedCertified weight and countC-TPATForeign Trade ZoneBondedCFS station
Bales accumulate faster than containers sail. We hold graded and ungraded stock in our four facilities, totalling 300,000+ sq ft, anchored by its headquarters building in Miami, minutes from PortMiami, with baling and compression on site, certified weight and piece count before loading, and Foreign Trade Zone and bonded space while the buyer confirms the order.
ComplianceHS 6309Equipmentre-baling · racking

What we hold for you

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Credential and original bales

Unsorted credential clothing, institutional and household collections.
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Sorted grades

Grade A and B by category: shirts, trousers, dresses, jackets and children's wear.
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Shoes, accessories and mixed rags

Paired shoes, bags and belts, plus wiping rags and mixed rags.
Weight, piece count and grade are certified before loading and the load is photographed, so the entry under HS 6309.00 matches the container.
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Used clothing cargo moved by Interworld Freight
Shipping this cargo for the first time? An advisor walks you through the whole process.

Why Interworld Freight for used clothing logistics

Founded in 1992 and a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, Interworld Freight combines certified operations (CTPAT, IATA) with a Miami warehouse hub and a team that knows the used clothing sector's rules.

Why used clothing shippers choose Interworld Freight

1

Sector compliance

Documentation and handling to the standards your commodity demands.
2

The right equipment

From dry vans to temperature-controlled and specialized units, matched to the cargo.
3

Customs handled

We manage customs clearance and paperwork at origin and destination.
4

One accountable partner

A single advisor owns your shipment across air, ocean and road.
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Clients who ship with us every week

Real reviews from our Google profile: 4.5 across 190+ ratings.
“I've been working with this freight forwarding company for a while, and their service is truly outstanding. They follow up proactively and make sure everything runs smoothly from pickup to delivery. It's rare to find a company this reliable and customer-focused.”
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Marcia Vazquez
Google review
“The attention from everyone I dealt with is always excellent. You can see the professionalism and care the very first time they attend to you, and it is genuine. Highly recommend Interworld.”
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Nestor Gonzalez
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Used clothing logistics: frequently asked questions

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.

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Tell us what you ship and where it goes. An advisor who knows the used clothing sector replies within one business day with rate, next departure and the documents you need.
+1 (646) 722-0968 · +1 (786) 550-0401
9601 NW 112th Ave, Miami, FL 33178
Documents we prepare for you
Bill of lading (BL) · Commercial invoice · Packing list
Daniel Zapata
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Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
Dani prices your lane himself and confirms rate, departure and documents, in English or Spanish. Answered by him, not a machine.
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190+ reviews on Google. Exporters and importers already moving their cargo with Interworld.
Certifications & memberships
WCA IATA CTPAT Federal Maritime Commission
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