Pure Silk Pocket Handkerchief

A finely woven square handkerchief made from 100% mulberry silk, designed for pocket use with hand-rolled edges. It falls under HTS 6213.90.07.00 as a handkerchief of silk or silk waste, other than specific excluded types, in Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles excluding knitted ones. Measuring under 60 cm per side, it qualifies as a handkerchief rather than a scarf.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+17.5%21.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6214.10Lower: 13.9% vs 21.3%

If any side exceeds 60 cm

Per chapter notes, square or approx. square scarves/handkerchiefs over 60 cm per side classify as scarves in 6214, not handkerchiefs.

6213.20Lower: 17.1% vs 21.3%

If made of man-made fibers

Material composition shifts to 'of man-made fibers' heading if not predominantly silk, changing the subheading within 6213.

6307.90Lower: 17% vs 21.3%

If considered worn or other made-up textile articles

Chapter excludes worn articles (6309), but unfinished or irregular made-ups may fall into 6307; silk handkerchiefs are specifically 6213.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silk content via lab tests or supplier certificates to confirm classification under silk or silk waste; blends over 50% silk stay here

Ensure dimensions do not exceed 60 cm per side to avoid reclassification as scarves in 6214; measure precisely including hems

Include country-of-origin markings on packaging; common pitfall is mislabeling as cotton, leading to audits

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