White Cotton Hemmed Handkerchief from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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