Heading · Chapter 63
6309: Worn clothing and other worn articles
Heading 6309 has no further six-digit division: the whole heading is subheading 6309.00, in chapter 63 (other made-up textile articles).
Duty rates compared
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 5.3% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 5.3% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free – 18% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 9% 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 35% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru 11% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
Japan 5.8% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway 999,999.99% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Subheadings 1
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$279kUS$279k+US$4m+US$58m+> US$174m
Exports: 207
- United States: US$887m
- China: US$675m
- United Kingdom: US$534m
- Germany: US$319m
- South Korea: US$268m
- Pakistan: US$179m
- Netherlands: US$174m
- Poland: US$156m
- Japan: US$133m
- Spain: US$126m
- Canada: US$123m
- Italy: US$122m
- Belgium: US$117m
- France: US$111m
- United Arab Emirates: US$87m
- Australia: US$80m
- Türkiye: US$70m
- India: US$65m
- Lithuania: US$65m
- Hungary: US$60m
- Switzerland: US$58m
- Malaysia: US$48m
- Bulgaria: US$48m
- Sweden: US$39m
- Thailand: US$38m
- Norway: US$37m
- Austria: US$35m
- Slovakia: US$33m
- Saudi Arabia: US$32m
- Latvia: US$23m
- Morocco: US$22m
- Czechia: US$19m
- Ireland: US$17m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$16m
- Taiwan: US$15m
- Portugal: US$14m
- Denmark: US$13m
- Tunisia: US$11m
- Israel: US$11m
- Finland: US$11m
- Greece: US$9m
- Cambodia: US$9m
- New Zealand: US$8m
- Philippines: US$7m
- Romania: US$6m
- Estonia: US$6m
- Ukraine: US$6m
- Singapore: US$6m
- Oman: US$6m
- Cyprus: US$6m
- Kuwait: US$5m
- Chile: US$4m
- Anguilla: US$4m
- Indonesia: US$3m
- Bahrain: US$3m
- Qatar: US$3m
- Slovenia: US$2m
- Dominican Republic: US$2m
- Togo: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$4mUS$4m+US$25m+US$67m+> US$152m
Imports: 212
- Pakistan: US$315m
- United Arab Emirates: US$270m
- Kenya: US$212m
- Guatemala: US$207m
- Poland: US$172m
- Malaysia: US$166m
- Ghana: US$152m
- Ukraine: US$145m
- Chile: US$126m
- India: US$114m
- Thailand: US$107m
- Tanzania: US$101m
- Morocco: US$100m
- Honduras: US$93m
- Uganda: US$87m
- Madagascar: US$86m
- Japan: US$84m
- Nicaragua: US$77m
- Malawi: US$76m
- Cameroon: US$75m
- Philippines: US$70m
- Netherlands: US$67m
- Mexico: US$67m
- Benin: US$64m
- United Kingdom: US$63m
- Tunisia: US$60m
- El Salvador: US$59m
- Togo: US$59m
- Cambodia: US$59m
- Lithuania: US$57m
- Hungary: US$55m
- Mozambique: US$54m
- Nigeria: US$54m
- Romania: US$51m
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$51m
- Angola: US$51m
- Germany: US$48m
- Guinea: US$47m
- Senegal: US$47m
- Belarus: US$45m
- Italy: US$45m
- Canada: US$43m
- Bulgaria: US$42m
- Iraq: US$41m
- South Korea: US$39m
- Türkiye: US$39m
- Georgia: US$37m
- United States: US$37m
- Belgium: US$36m
- Spain: US$35m
- Slovakia: US$33m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$27m
- Lebanon: US$25m
- Latvia: US$25m
- Egypt: US$20m
- Haiti: US$20m
- Somalia: US$19m
- Mali: US$18m
- Congo - Brazzaville: US$17m
- Czechia: US$17m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$887m | 17.6% |
| 2 |  China | US$675m | 13.4% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$534m | 10.6% |
| 4 |  Germany | US$319m | 6.3% |
| 5 |  South Korea | US$268m | 5.3% |
| 6 |  Pakistan | US$179m | 3.5% |
| 7 |  Netherlands | US$174m | 3.5% |
| 8 |  Poland | US$156m | 3.1% |
| 9 | Japan | US$133m | 2.6% |
| 10 |  Spain | US$126m | 2.5% |
Heading 6309 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 5.3%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule has one tariff line for heading 6309; the duty is 5.3%.
Heading 6309 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 6309 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 18% (average 9%). 1 of them is duty-free.
Heading 6309 is a single line in the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), where the duty is 25%.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 6309 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 35%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 6309 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru has one tariff line for heading 6309; the duty is 11%.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 6309 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan has one tariff line for heading 6309; the duty is 5.8%.
Heading 6309 is a single line in the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, where the duty is 10%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff has one tariff line for heading 6309; the duty is 5%.
Heading 6309 is a single line in the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway has one tariff line for heading 6309; the duty is 1,000,000%.
Heading 6309 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, where the duty is 20%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) has one tariff line for heading 6309; the duty is 20%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 6309 goods worth US$5bn (−8.8% year on year).
The largest exporter was the United States (US$887m), followed by China.
The biggest buyer was Pakistan, with imports of US$315m.
The United Kingdom ranked 3rd among 207 exporters with US$534m.
The United Kingdom imported US$63m.
Legal notes
Notes
1. Sub-chapter I applies only to made-up articles, of any textile fabric.
2. Sub-chapter I does not cover:
(a) goods of Chapters 56 to 62; or
(b) worn clothing or other worn articles of heading 6309.
3. Heading 6309 applies only to the following goods:
(a) articles of textile materials:
(b) footwear and headgear of any material other than asbestos.
In order to be classified in this heading, the articles mentioned above must comply with both of the following requirements:
they must show signs of appreciable wear, and
they must be presented in bulk or in bales, sacks or similar packings.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for worn clothing and other worn articles?
Worn clothing and other worn articles fall under HS heading 6309, part of chapter 63, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on worn clothing and other worn articles in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6309 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.3%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on worn clothing and other worn articles in Türkiye?
Under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, imports under 6309 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.3%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most worn clothing and other worn articles?
The United States, with US$887m in 2024 (17.6% of world exports).