Silk Pocket Square from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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