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U.S. imports of handkerchiefs of other textile materials (HS 621390) totaled $983K in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Handkerchiefs of Other Textile Materials paid $140K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $904K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Handkerchiefs of Other Textile Materials imports of $983K in April 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHandkerchiefs made from textile materials other than cotton—principally silk, silk waste, and manmade fibers—are classified under heading 6213.90, with the US schedule applying the familiar 70%-by-weight silk threshold to create distinct lines. Silk handkerchiefs at or above 70% silk (6213900500 and 6213900600) are separated from those below that threshold (6213900700), while manmade-fiber handkerchiefs (6213901000) and a residual line for other textile materials (6213902000) complete the heading. Silk handkerchiefs are often positioned as luxury or gift items, and accurate fiber-content documentation is essential given the duty-rate differences across lines.
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The US schedule places handkerchiefs containing 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste into lines 6213900500 or 6213900600, while those with less than 70% silk fall under 6213900700. The weight percentage is calculated on the total fiber content of the article. Importers should obtain fiber-content certifications from the manufacturer, as the threshold directly affects which 10-digit line—and therefore which duty rate—applies.
CBP typically expects a manufacturer's fiber-content declaration or a laboratory test report confirming the percentage of silk by weight. For high-value silk goods, a binding ruling from CBP provides the greatest certainty. Invoices that describe the goods only as 'silk handkerchiefs' without specifying the percentage may be insufficient if the 70% threshold is in question.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6213900500 | HANDKERCHIEFS SLK/SLK WST CON GT=70% SLK, NOT KNIT | $592K | 12.94% | $74K |
| 6213901000 | HANDKERCHIEFS OF MAN-MADE FIBERS, NOT KNIT/CROCHTD | $290K | 20.72% | $49K |
| 6213902000 | HANDKERCHIEFS OF TEXTILE MATERIALS NESOI, NOT KNIT | $79K | 17.57% | $14K |
| 6213900700 | HANDKERCHIEF SILK CONT LT 70% SILK, NOT KNIT | $22K | 16.16% | $3K |
HANDKERCHIEFS SLK/SLK WST CON GT=70% SLK, NOT KNIT
HANDKERCHIEFS OF MAN-MADE FIBERS, NOT KNIT/CROCHTD
HANDKERCHIEFS OF TEXTILE MATERIALS NESOI, NOT KNIT
HANDKERCHIEF SILK CONT LT 70% SILK, NOT KNIT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6213900600 | HANDKERCHIEFS, OF SILK OR SILK WASTE | $29K |
| 6213902000 | HANDKERCHIEFS OF TEXTILE MATERIALS NESOI, NOT KNIT | $23K |
| 6213901000 | HANDKERCHIEFS OF MAN-MADE FIBERS, NOT KNIT/CROCHTD | $0 |
HANDKERCHIEFS, OF SILK OR SILK WASTE
4.6K doz
HANDKERCHIEFS OF TEXTILE MATERIALS NESOI, NOT KNIT
857 doz
HANDKERCHIEFS OF MAN-MADE FIBERS, NOT KNIT/CROCHTD
WOMEN'S OR GIRLS' TROUSERS ETC NOT KNIT, COTTON
HS 620462
MEN'S OR BOYS' TROUSERS ETC, NOT KNIT, COTTON
HS 620342
MEN'S OR BOYS' TROUSERS ETC, NOT KNIT, SYNTH FIBER
HS 620343
BRASSIERES, KNIT OR CROCHETED OR NOT
HS 621210
WOMEN'S OR GIRLS' DRESSES OF COTTON, NOT KNITTED
HS 620442
MEN'S OR BOYS' SHIRTS, NOT KNIT, OF COTTON
HS 620520
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $297K | $21K | -$276K |
| New Jersey | $274K | -- | -$274K |
| New York | $100K | -- | -$100K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $301K | -- | -$301K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $233K | -- | -$233K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $83K | -- | -$83K |