Mulberry Silk Dress Handkerchief from China
An elegant 100% mulberry silk square handkerchief with subtle jacquard weave, ideal for formal attire. Classified in HTS 6213.90.07.00 as 'other' silk or silk waste handkerchiefs, a made-up article in Chapter 62, not knitted/crocheted. Size under 60 cm ensures handkerchief status per legal notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.3%
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
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 invoices specifying 'silk or silk waste' and fiber percentage; U.S
• Customs requires proof to avoid misclassification to cotton (6213.10)
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests scarf use, as it could trigger reclassification under 6214 if over 60 cm