Mulberry Silk Dress Handkerchief from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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