Polyester Printed Handkerchief

A square polyester handkerchief featuring floral prints, measuring 45cm x 45cm, designed for personal use as a pocket square or napkin alternative. It falls under HTS 6213.90.20.00 as a handkerchief of other textile materials (not silk, cotton, or man-made staple fiber yarn), not knitted or crocheted, and under 60cm per side.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+17.5%22.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

6214.90.00Higher: 28.8% vs 22.8%

If any side exceeds 60cm

Larger square scarves or handkerchiefs are classified as scarves in heading 6214 per chapter notes.

6307.90.85Higher: 23.3% vs 22.8%

If sold in bulk packaging for industrial or non-retail use

Made-up textile articles not specifically handkerchiefs fall under other made-up articles if not fitting 6213 criteria.

5208.59.40Higher: 41% vs 22.8%

If imported as unfinished fabric rather than made-up

Woven cotton fabrics in rectangular pieces are classified by material if not made up as handkerchiefs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify dimensions do not exceed 60cm per side to avoid reclassification as scarves under 6214

Provide lab tests confirming polyester composition excluding man-made staple fiber yarn for accurate heading

Label as 'handkerchief' and include care instructions to meet textile import documentation standards