Mulberry Silk Dress Handkerchief from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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