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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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