Silk Waste Blend Monogrammed Handkerchief from China
A square handkerchief from silk waste blended with minimal other fibers, featuring personalized monogram embroidery. It qualifies for HTS 6213.90.07.00 as 'other' handkerchiefs of silk or silk waste, made-up non-knitted textile in Chapter 62. Under 60 cm sides per notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document silk waste sourcing with mill certificates; blends must declare exact composition to prevent duty disputes
• Label as 'handkerchief' not 'pocket square' in docs to align with HTS; pictorial reviews help