What documents do customs need in Central America?

While each country has its own requirements, most imports of used clothing (HS6309) need: Commercial invoice and packing list; Certificate of fumigation or disinfection; Export declaration (EEI/SED); Import permit or sanitary authorization; Bill of Lading. Our compliance team verifies that every document is complete before loading to avoid customs delays or fines.

How long does it take from Miami to Central America?

Typical transit times for consolidated containers (LCL) range between 5 and 12 days, depending on destination: Honduras & El Salvador: 5–7 days; Guatemala & Nicaragua: 6–8 days; Costa Rica & Panama: 8–12 days. Schedules are weekly, so if your cargo misses one cutoff, it ships on the next available vessel.

Used clothes consolidation from USA to Central America

Shipping used clothes across borders isn’t just about moving boxes it’s about ensuring compliance, timing, and value at every step.
Interworld Freight offers a dedicated consolidation service designed for exporters, recyclers, and resellers who ship secondhand clothing from the United States to Central America. We handle the entire process from collection and sorting to documentation and delivery ensuring your goods arrive safely, legally, and on schedule.

Quick overview

Our used clothes consolidation service simplifies the export of secondhand apparel (HS6309) by grouping smaller shipments from multiple shippers into weekly consolidated containers departing from Miami.
This approach minimizes shipping costs, speeds up customs clearance, and ensures every load meets sanitary and regulatory requirements.

Key features:

Weekly departures from Miami to main Central American ports.
Consolidation by type, grade, or destination.
Full compliance with HS6309 export regulations.
Customs documentation and sanitary certificates handled end-to-end.
Optional warehousing, repacking, and labeling in Miami.
Bilingual support from our Miami-based team.

What we consolidate

We accept all major categories of secondhand textiles and related goods covered under HS6309, provided they meet export hygiene standards:

Baled used clothes (men’s, women’s, and children’s)
Used shoes and accessories
Vintage and premium-grade garments
Rags and industrial textiles
Overstock and liquidation apparel

All cargo must be packed, labeled, and declared according to HS6309 standards. Our Miami warehouse can assist with repacking, labeling, and quality inspection upon request.

Service options

1. Shared container (LCL)
Ideal for small and medium exporters. You pay only for the cubic space your bales occupy within our weekly consolidated container.

2. Dedicated container (FCL)
For large-volume exporters or wholesalers. We allocate a full 20’ or 40’ container exclusively for your HS6309 cargo, including documentation and customs coordination at both ends.

Add-on services:

Temporary storage in Miami
Repacking and grading
Export documentation
Door-to-port or door-to-door delivery

Compliance & documents

Exporting used clothing under HS6309 requires strict compliance with U.S. and Central American sanitary and customs regulations.

Typical documentation includes:

Commercial invoice and packing list
Certificate of fumigation or disinfection (if required)
Export declaration (SED/EEI)
Import permit or sanitary authorization (depending on destination)
Bill of Lading and cargo manifest

Interworld Freight reviews every file to ensure your HS6309 cargo clears customs without delays or rejections.

Process (5 steps)

Cargo arrival
Your HS6309 goods arrive at our Miami warehouse, where they’re inspected, measured, and scheduled for consolidation.
Documentation review
We verify compliance, permits, and certificates before loading.
Consolidation
Shipments are grouped by destination and grade for cost-efficient loading.
Export & tracking
Containers are shipped under Interworld’s master bill, with online tracking until delivery.
Destination clearance
Our partners coordinate customs and final delivery in Central America.

Air Freight

Air freight, charters, FCL and LCL cargo between any two global points.

Ocean Freight

As a leading ocean freight forwarder, Interworld Freight specializes in shipping goods to, from, and within the Americas.

Road Freight

Pickup and delivery, nationwide truck brokerage, LTL and full truckload final mile options for domestic trucking needs.

Warehousing

From pallet-level storage through complex, piece-level e-Commerce distribution by truck, post or courier.

Project Cargo

Oversize, out of gauge, overdimensional pieces, RO/RO or time-charter vessels.

Shipping Container

Interworld Freight offers competitive international container shipping rates that not only reflect affordability but also guarantee reliability, convenience, and peace of mind.

LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation means grouping several small shipments of used clothes under one shared container.
At Interworld Freight, we collect your HS6309 cargo in our Miami warehouse, combine it with other shipments headed to the same destination, and ship it together. This reduces your freight cost while maintaining full traceability and compliance.

Yes — as long as each item is declared correctly under HS6309 and meets the sanitary and import standards of the destination country.
You can mix grades (A, B, C) and include used shoes, accessories, or rags, provided they are properly packed, labeled, and documented.

Yes. Interworld Freight coordinates fumigation, disinfection, and hygiene certificates as required for HS6309 exports.
We work with certified providers in Miami to issue the proper documentation, ensuring your shipment meets the health regulations of Central American customs.

While each country has its own requirements, most imports of used clothing (HS6309) need:

Commercial invoice and packing list
Certificate of fumigation or disinfection
Export declaration (EEI/SED)
Import permit or sanitary authorization
Bill of Lading

Typical transit times for consolidated containers (LCL) range between 5 and 12 days, depending on destination:

Honduras & El Salvador: 5–7 days
Guatemala & Nicaragua: 6–8 days
Costa Rica & Panama: 8–12 days

Schedules are weekly, so if your cargo misses one cutoff, it ships on the next available vessel.

Yes. We can receive and store your goods in a bonded or Free Trade Zone (FTZ) facility in Miami before consolidation.
This allows exporters to defer duties, complete documentation, or wait for additional cargo before shipment.

Used clothes consolidation from USA to Central America

Quick overview

Countries we serve

What we consolidate

Service options

Compliance & documents

How pricing works

Process (5 steps)

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