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When used clothing is placed on or in the U.S. will be donated or given to an individual, business or nonprofit organization, is not exempt from compliance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for clothing. Used clothes brought in or imported into the U.S. for sale subject to the same service, marking, entry regulations, that new dress. Also clothing, free rate used.



This means that second-hand clothes can be controlled - based on the value of the clothing. If the used clothing was purchased - say at a flea market or second-hand shop, the entrance can be used to demonstrate value. If the clothing is donated, you can determine the value of what would be an identical item used based costs. For example, you can find used identical items at a second hand or consignment stores. Essentially, the price should be comparable to explain market value.

Position 6309 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) provides already worn clothes enter the U.S. duty free to the U.S. in force. Most of the shipments of "used clothing" commercially imported for sale would not be eligible for the provision 6309th To qualify for the provision of 6309, the goods must show clear signs of appreciable wear (meaning to be in poor condition) and must be entered in bulk or in bales, sacks or similar containers. The assumption is that imported clothing to be used under this provision is most likely as rags or other non-clothing use.



In order rates for used clothes or clothes that you can reference the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. International Trade Commission Web site. Scroll to the section that falls under your goods and click on the chapter that relates to your product. The connection will first take the chapter notes provide technical guidance for determining the correct classification number of points in this chapter. After the comments are the classification and rate tables where you try to define your products "classification number and the associated duty rate.



Be aware that the HTS can be very complicated. If you classify an object-self and the classification is wrong, the error can be expensive. It is therefore advisable that you speak directly with an import specialist, if duty information is critical to your decision to import something.



It also must be a label on the clothes and indicating the origin and fiber content. If the goods are not marked with the country of origin and fiber content, you will be prompted to attach labels with this information before clearing them through customs. They must also act flammability standards under the Flammable substances.



If the clothing is going strictly for use as second-hand home furnishings (ie, rags or cloth) or are marked to indicate they are second hand, they are exempt from marking according to the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. In addition, require all commercial textile shipments of used clothing, regardless of its value, from any country a "formal entry." There is one exception to the formal entry requirement, if the used clothing is estimated at $ 250, is a masterpiece. However, the goods must meet certain requirements, for selected commercial sample shipments outlined. If the samples meet the criteria in the Informed Compliance Publication import of commercial samples outlined the goods can be as informal entry that does not require a customs bond (CBP 301) entered.



A formal entry does not require a license. However, you or a broker represent, you need a customs seal (CBP 301) and submit it together with formal entry documents at the port of arrival of mail. You can hire a Customs broker to represent you and the customs authorities to acquire loan from the brokerage. A list of the Customs Broker is available on this site. Select the country and the city the goods arrive in.

For information on the formal admission requirements, see publication "Importing into the United States." Therefore, if you travel to the U.S. with used clothing or clothing donation to acquired abroad and you intend, or give away, you should make arrangements in advance and hire a Customs broker they have file and get your entry on your bond your name. If the goods into the U.S. via air or sea to be transported, you or your broker is required to obtain a listing on the goods within five days after arrival of the goods file clearance from CBP. If a courier service which transports goods in the U.S., they hire a Customs broker to clear the goods are in your name. If a duty, taxes and fees are required, they are on the invoice provided by the courier are noted.



* Quota is limited to something from another country in the U.S. can import most textiles and clothing subject to quotas if they come from one of the countries on the textile status listed. As a general rule, is exempt clothing made in Europe, Australia and Africa quota. Clothing from Africa may have a duty-free importation, if the quota was not reached.