Silk Pocket Square from Germany
A folded silk handkerchief-style accessory for suit jacket pockets, composed of 70%+ silk with hand-rolled edges. Falls under HTS 6217.10.10 as a made-up clothing accessory, differentiated from everyday handkerchiefs by fashion use. Complements formal tuxedos.
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
• Emphasize 'pocket square' vs 'handkerchief' in invoices to avoid 6213 misclassification
• Test for silk purity; artificial silk blends disqualify from this high-silk subheading