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6213.90.20.00

Handkerchiefs / Of other textile materials / Other (859)

Classification path

  1. Handkerchiefs
  2. Of other textile materials
  3. Other (859)

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
5.3%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
51.5%
Unit of quantity
doz., kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeU.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, E*, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 6213

About heading 6213

Handkerchiefs

Heading 6213 covers handkerchiefs. The heading is split first by fiber: cotton, silk or silk waste, and all other textile materials such as man-made fibers. Cotton handkerchiefs split again on whether they are hemmed and free of lace or embroidery, and silk handkerchiefs split on silk weight.

Full guide to heading 6213

Products in this heading

  • Cotton handkerchiefs, hemmed, plain, no lace or embroidery
  • Cotton handkerchiefs with lace or embroidery trim
  • Silk handkerchiefs, 70% or more silk by weight
  • Silk blend handkerchiefs below the 70% silk level
  • Man-made fiber handkerchiefs, printed or plain
  • Linen handkerchiefs
  • Cotton pocket squares sold as handkerchiefs
  • Bulk packs of cotton handkerchiefs for retail

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for cotton handkerchiefs?

Hemmed cotton handkerchiefs with no lace or embroidery are 6213.20.10.00, general (MFN) 13.2%. Other cotton handkerchiefs are 6213.20.20.00, general (MFN) 7.1%.

What is the duty on silk handkerchiefs?

Handkerchiefs containing 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste are 6213.90.05.00, general (MFN) 1.1%. Silk handkerchiefs below that level are 6213.90.07.00, general (MFN) 3.8%.

How do I classify man-made fiber handkerchiefs?

Man-made fiber handkerchiefs go to 6213.90.10.00, general (MFN) 10.8%. Handkerchiefs of textile materials not covered by the cotton, silk or man-made fiber lines go to 6213.90.20.00, general (MFN) 5.3%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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