HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6309.00 – Clothing; worn, and other worn articles
HS code 6309.00 is the 6-digit subheading for clothing, worn, and other worn articles. It is used for used t-shirts, second-hand jeans, worn jackets, used dresses and vintage clothing.
What HS 6309.00 covers
This HS code encompasses worn clothing and other worn textile articles, primarily traded for reuse or recycling purposes. The international trade in used clothing is a substantial global industry, driven by both humanitarian efforts and commercial enterprises seeking affordable apparel or raw materials for textile recycling. Importers often include developing countries where there is a high demand for inexpensive clothing, as well as textile recycling facilities in more developed nations. Exporters are typically collection agencies, charities, and sorting facilities located in wealthier countries with high rates of textile consumption. Key aspects of this trade involve efficient sorting and grading of items (e.g., for direct reuse, upcycling, or conversion to rags), logistical challenges of handling large volumes, and increasingly, environmental and ethical considerations surrounding textile waste and its global impact.
- Covers
- Used t-shirts
- Second-hand jeans
- Worn jackets
- Used dresses
- Vintage clothing
- Used shoes
- Used blankets
- Used household linens
- Examples
- Goodwill donations
- Salvation Army collections
- ThredUp (resale platform)
- Vinted (resale platform)
- textile recycling bales from Europe
Codes often confused with 6309.00
Common mistake. This code is distinct from new clothing (Chapters 61 and 62) and textile waste specifically for industrial use (6310). The 'worn' aspect is critical, indicating prior use as apparel or household articles.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 630900, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 630900 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $994M 20% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $514M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $406M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $4.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Pakistan $562M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$245M 5.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Kenya $234M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 6309.00 2
Brazil splits HS 6309.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 6309.00.10 Worn clothing, accessories and partsVestuário, seus acessórios, e suas partes
- 6309.00.90 Other worn textiles, footwear and headgearOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 63.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6309.00
What is HS code 630900?
HS code 630900 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Clothing; worn, and other worn articles. This HS code encompasses worn clothing and other worn textile articles, primarily traded for reuse or recycling purposes. The international trade in used clothing is a substantial global industry, driven by both humanitarian efforts and commercial enterprises seeking affordable apparel or raw materials for textile recycling. Importers often include developing countries where there is a high demand for inexpensive clothing, as well as textile recycling facilities in more developed nations. Exporters are typically collection agencies, charities, and sorting facilities located in wealthier countries with high rates of textile consumption. Key aspects of this trade involve efficient sorting and grading of items (e.g., for direct reuse, upcycling, or conversion to rags), logistical challenges of handling large volumes, and increasingly, environmental and ethical considerations surrounding textile waste and its global impact.
What products fall under HS code 630900?
Used t-shirts, second-hand jeans, worn jackets, used dresses, vintage clothing, used shoes, used blankets, used household linens
What are common misclassifications for HS code 630900?
This code is distinct from new clothing (Chapters 61 and 62) and textile waste specifically for industrial use (6310). The 'worn' aspect is critical, indicating prior use as apparel or household articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 630900?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 630900 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($994M, 20% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($514M) and China ($406M). World exports came to about $4.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 630900?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 630900 in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($562M, 12% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $245M) and Kenya ($234M). World imports came to about $4.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 630900 structured?
HS code 630900 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (63) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 630900?
Brazil splits HS code 630900 into 2 NCM codes: 6309.00.10 (Worn clothing, accessories and parts), 6309.00.90 (Other worn textiles, footwear and headgear). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.