Mulberry Silk Dress Handkerchief from China
An elegant 72% mulberry silk handkerchief for formal dress use, hand-rolled edges, 12x12 inches square. Classified in HTS 6213.90.05.00 due to high silk content and handkerchief design per chapter notes excluding larger scarves.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide origin certificates for silk to qualify for potential trade agreements reducing duties
• Ensure packaging indicates retail sale as individual handkerchiefs, not sets that could alter classification
• Avoid ornamental additions like excessive embroidery that might reclassify as apparel accessories