White Cotton Hemmed Handkerchief from Japan
A simple white cotton handkerchief with straight hemmed edges, designed for personal use such as wiping hands or face. It falls under HTS 6213.20.10.00 as a hemmed cotton handkerchief without any lace or embroidery, meeting the chapter's criteria for made-up textile articles excluding knitted items. Size typically around 17x17 inches, pure cotton fabric.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fabric is 100% cotton via lab tests; blends over 2% other fibers may shift to 6213.20.20
• Ensure hems are machine-stitched without decorative elements to avoid reclassification as embroidered
• Provide mill certificates for fiber content; common pitfall is mislabeling as linen, leading to audits