Handkerchiefs — HTS 6213
Handkerchiefs
Chapter 62 › Heading 6213
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6213 is a product category for handkerchiefs made from textile materials. At the 4-digit level, it groups these goods together without providing every detail needed to determine the final tariff treatment.
To choose the correct 8-digit subheading, review the product’s construction and material, such as whether it is made from man-made fibers or another textile fiber, and whether the heading’s subheadings distinguish a particular type. Confirm the applicable wording in the current Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS), because the specific classification depends on the product facts and the complete tariff description.
What to check
- Check the product’s actual fiber content using the label, specification sheet, or laboratory information; do not rely only on marketing language.
- Confirm that the item is a handkerchief as described by the heading, rather than a scarf, bandanna, towel, garment accessory, or another textile article.
- Review how the handkerchief is constructed, including whether it is knitted or crocheted, woven, printed, hemmed, or otherwise finished, when the tariff schedule makes those distinctions relevant.
- Read the complete 8-digit subheading and its legal notes, not just the short product description shown in a search result.
- Keep product records supporting the classification and ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the material, construction, or intended use creates uncertainty.
HTS heading 6213 summary
Handkerchiefs is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6213.20 | Of cotton |
| 6213.90 | Of other textile materials |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6213?
Handkerchiefs. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.