Heading 6213

HTS code 6213 — Handkerchiefs

Chapter
62 — Apparel, not knitted
Tariff lines
6
General duty
General duty rates from 1.1% to 13.2%

Tariff lines under heading 6213

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
6213.20.1000Hemmed, not containing lace or embroidery (330) (Handkerchiefs > Of cotton)13.2%doz., kg
6213.20.2000Other (330) (Handkerchiefs > Of cotton)7.1%doz., kg
6213.90.0500Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (Handkerchiefs > Of other textile materials > Of silk or silk waste)1.1%doz., kg
6213.90.0700Other (859) (Handkerchiefs > Of other textile materials > Of silk or silk waste)3.8%doz., kg
6213.90.1000Of man-made fibers (630) (Handkerchiefs > Of other textile materials)10.8%doz., kg
6213.90.2000Other (859) (Handkerchiefs > Of other textile materials)5.3%doz., kg

Documents required to import under 6213

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Textile DeclarationRequired

    CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer

  • Visa / Export LicenseConditional

    Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries

  • CPSC Certificate of Compliance (Form 356)Conditional

    Required for consumer products subject to a CPSC safety rule (e.g. toys, furniture, children's items)

    Children's products also require third-party CPC testing; filed via ACE

Common questions

What is HTS code 6213?
HTS heading 6213 covers handkerchiefs. It sits in Chapter 62 (apparel, not knitted) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 6213?
General duty rates from 1.1% to 13.2%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 6213 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 62