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Ramie Formal Handkerchief from Japan

An elegant ramie fiber handkerchief (48cm x 48cm) with monogram stitching, used in luxury pocket squares. Falls under HTS 6213.90.20.00 as ramie is an 'other' textile material, square, made-up, and under chapter exclusions.

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

• Rare fiber like ramie needs precise origin certificates for duty preferences

• Confirm square shape and size in invoices to avoid 6214 misclassification

• Avoid packaging as sets with apparel to prevent ensemble rules applying