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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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