Product classification
HS code for Used clothing: 6309.00
Clothing, worn, and other worn articles.
Classification of used clothing under HS 6309.00
Used clothing is classified under HS code 630900. This classification is strictly regulated by the Section XI notes of the Harmonized System. To qualify for this code, the articles must meet two primary criteria: they must show signs of appreciable wear, and they must be presented in bulk, such as in bales, sacks, or similar packings. This heading is unique because it takes precedence over the specific headings for new garments in Chapters 61 and 62. The classification is designed to facilitate the trade of second-hand textile goods intended for resale or charity. If the clothing is new or does not show signs of wear, it cannot be classified here regardless of how it is packed. The intent of 630900 is to group worn textile articles together for simplified customs processing and to distinguish them from the commercial trade of new apparel.
- Covers
- Worn shirts, trousers, and coats
- Used blankets and household linens
- Used footwear made of textile materials
- Worn headgear of all types
- Used curtains and furnishing articles
- Also under 6309.00
- Goodwill donations
- Salvation Army collections
- ThredUp (resale platform)
- Vinted (resale platform)
- textile recycling bales from Europe
Codes often confused with 6309.00
Common mistake. Used clothing is often misclassified under the specific headings for new garments, such as 6109 (T-shirts) or 6203 (Suits), which results in higher duty rates. Another common error is confusing 630900 with HS code 6310. Heading 6310 is reserved for used or new rags, scrap twine, and worn-out textile articles that are no longer fit for use as clothing and are intended for recovery of fibers or for use as industrial wipers. If the clothing is still wearable, it belongs in 630900; if it is shredded or unwearable, it belongs in 6310.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630900 (the code used for used clothing), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630900 (the code used for used clothing) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 630900, not only used clothing.
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 used clothing
Brazil splits HS 6309.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6309.00.10Worn clothing, accessories and parts
- 6309.00.90Other worn textiles, footwear and headgear
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about used clothing
What is the HS code for Used clothing?
The HS code for Used clothing is 630900 (Clothing; worn, and other worn articles). The HS code for used clothing and other worn textile articles is 630900.
How do I classify Used clothing for customs?
Used clothing is classified under HS code 630900 — Clothing; worn, and other worn articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can I use this code for used clothing sold individually in a boutique?
Generally, no. HS code 630900 requires the goods to be presented in bulk packings (bales or sacks). Individually tagged used clothing may be classified under Chapters 61 or 62 depending on local customs interpretations.
Which countries are the top exporters of used clothing (HS 630900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630900 (the code used for used clothing) 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 used clothing (HS 630900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630900 (the code used for used clothing) 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.
Is the HS code for Used clothing the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630900 for Used clothing is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for used clothing in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 630900 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for used clothing depends on the product's details: 6309.00.10 (Worn clothing, accessories and parts), 6309.00.90 (Other worn textiles, footwear and headgear).