Mulberry Silk Dress Handkerchief from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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