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Silk Waste Blend Monogrammed Handkerchief from Japan

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 — 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

• 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