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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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