Polyester Printed Handkerchief from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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