U.S. imports of handkerchiefs of other textile materials (HS 621390) totaled $1.3M in August 2026, imported from 38 countries.
Importers of Handkerchiefs of Other Textile Materials paid $234K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 17.67% of the $1.3M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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574 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 62
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 6213
Subheading 621390 · $1.3M of $2.3M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6213900500 | Handkerchiefs Slk/Slk Wst Con Gt=70% Slk, Not Knit | $612K | 14.82% | 102.03% | $91K |
| 6213901000 | Handkerchiefs of Man-Made Fibers, Not Knit/Crochtd | $495K | 23.07% | 99.66% | $114K |
| 6213902000 | Handkerchiefs of Textile Materials NESOI, Not Knit | $201K | 13.26% | 100.00% | $27K |
| 6213900700 | Handkerchief Silk Cont Lt 70% Silk, Not Knit | $13K | 14.55% | 97.56% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6213900600 | Handkerchiefs, Of Silk or Silk Waste | $33K |
| 6213902000 | Handkerchiefs of Textile Materials NESOI, Not Knit | $7K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$39KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.9M of Handkerchiefs of Other Textile Materials.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Italy together supply 76% of it. China pays 22.6% duty; Italy 9.8%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
0.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 17.67% of total import value.