Mulberry Silk Dress Handkerchief from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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