U.S. imports of handkerchiefs of cotton (HS 621320) totaled $1.0M in August 2026, imported from 39 countries.
Importers of Handkerchiefs of Cotton paid $219K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 21.87% of the $1.0M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Handkerchiefs of Cotton imports of $1.0M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $852K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCotton handkerchiefs—a mature, widely traded textile article—are classified under heading 6213.20, with the US schedule distinguishing hemmed handkerchiefs not containing lace or embroidery (6213201000) from all other cotton handkerchiefs not knitted or crocheted (6213202000), plus a legacy line (6213200000). The hemmed-versus-not-hemmed distinction reflects finishing-stage differences that affect both classification and, in some cases, duty treatment. Cotton remains the dominant fiber for this article globally, and importers should confirm finishing details with suppliers to select the correct 10-digit line.
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298 shipments/mo
The US schedule under 6213.20 separates hemmed cotton handkerchiefs that do not contain lace or embroidery (6213201000) from other cotton handkerchiefs (6213202000). The hemming distinction reflects a finishing-stage difference that CBP uses to differentiate finished retail-ready goods from unfinished or decoratively trimmed articles. Importers should confirm with their supplier whether the goods are hemmed and whether any lace or embroidery is present before selecting the 10-digit line.
The US no longer maintains textile import quotas for most countries following the expiration of the Multi-Fiber Arrangement, but certain trade-remedy measures or country-specific restrictions could apply depending on origin. Importers should verify current admissibility requirements and any applicable Section 301 or antidumping orders for the specific country of origin with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
HSChapter 62
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$173KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.4M of Handkerchiefs of Cotton.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 6213
Subheading 621320 · $1.0M of $2.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6213201000 | Handkerchief Hmmd, Nt Cont Lace/Embrdry Cot Nt Kt | $541K | 23.88% | 100.00% | $129K |
| 6213202000 | Handkerchiefs Except Hemmed,of Cotton, Not Knitted | $460K | 19.50% | 94.46% | $90K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6213200000 | Handkerchiefs, Of Cotton | $173K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and India together supply 74% of it. China pays 26.3% duty; Japan 10.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.0300% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.87% of total import value.