White Cotton Dress Handkerchief from Japan
A pristine white cotton handkerchief ideal for formal attire, folded neatly into suit pockets. Classified under HTS 6213.20.20.00 for other cotton handkerchiefs, it is a simple woven, non-embroidered square under 60 cm. Excludes knitted fabrics per Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use detailed invoices specifying 'handkerchiefs' and dimensions to comply with CBP textile verification
• Test for cotton purity via lab certification if blends are suspected, as misdeclaration leads to penalties
• Package for retail sale individually to prevent bulk reclassification under other headings