Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles

HS v2022 Code: 6309

About textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles

HS code 6309 covers a diverse range of textiles, including worn clothing and other used articles. This industry plays a significant role in the global economy, providing a sustainable solution for the recycling and repurposing of textile waste. The trade in these secondhand goods supports local economies, creates employment opportunities, and contributes to the circular economy by extending the life cycle of textile products.

Production process

The production techniques involved in this industry primarily focus on the collection, sorting, and processing of used textiles. Garments and other textile items are carefully sorted by material, condition, and intended use, ensuring efficient recycling and repurposing. Depending on the condition of the items, they may undergo cleaning, mending, or minor alterations before being prepared for resale or further processing.

Production inputs

The main inputs for this industry are the used textiles and clothing collected from various sources, such as donation centers, thrift stores, and individual consumers. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment for sorting, cleaning, and processing the collected items. Transportation and logistics infrastructure are also crucial for the efficient movement of these goods from collection points to processing facilities and distribution channels.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the refurbished, repurposed, and resold textile products. These may include secondhand clothing, household textiles, and other used articles. The outputs of HS code 6309 are often consumed by 6310 Textiles; rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of such textiles, which further processes the textiles for use in industrial applications or recycling.

Family tree for textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/63'>63: Textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6309'>6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6301'>6301: Blankets and travelling rugs</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6302'>6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6303'>6303: Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6304'>6304: Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6305'>6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6306'>6306: Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents (including temporary canopies and similar articles); sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6307'>6307: Textiles; made up articles n.e.c. in chapter 63, including dress patterns</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6308'>6308: Textiles; sets of woven fabric and yarn, with or without accessories, for making into rugs, tapestries, embroidered tablecloths, serviettes and similar textile articles, in packings for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6310'>6310: Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials</a>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/630900'>630900: Clothing; worn, and other worn articles</a>"]


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