HS Code:
The category 'Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags' (HS Code 63) encompasses a wide range of textile products not classified under other specific headings. This includes items such as curtains, bedspreads, tablecloths, worn clothing, and textile rags. These products are often associated with household use, second-hand markets, and recycling industries. The category plays a significant role in global trade due to the high demand for affordable clothing and textile materials in developing economies, as well as the growing emphasis on sustainability and circular fashion.
Total Trade Volume
USD 25.4 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain African countries to protect local textile industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like the EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for sustainable fashion
Increased trade in second-hand clothing and textile recycling as consumers and governments prioritize sustainability, driving growth in markets across Europe and North America.
2021-2023
Growth of circular economy initiatives
Policies promoting textile reuse and recycling have boosted trade in worn clothing and rags, particularly in regions with strong environmental regulations like the EU.
2020-2022
Digital marketplaces for second-hand textiles
Online platforms have facilitated cross-border trade of used clothing, benefiting exporters in developed countries and consumers in emerging markets.
2019-2023
The European Union updated its Circular Economy Action Plan, introducing stricter regulations on textile waste and promoting recycling and reuse of textile products.
March 2022
Expected to increase trade in worn textiles and rags within and into the EU as companies adapt to new sustainability standards.
Several East African countries, including Rwanda, reinforced partial bans or high tariffs on second-hand clothing imports to bolster local textile industries.
January 2023
Significant reduction in exports of used clothing to the region, redirecting trade flows to other markets like South Asia and Latin America.
Adjustments in trade agreements between the US and China have led to reduced tariffs on certain textile categories, including made-up articles.
October 2022
Increased export potential for Chinese textile products to the US, influencing global trade dynamics in this category.