The tariff classification of handkerchiefs from China.
Issued July 8, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6213.20.2000
Headings: 6213
Product description
As requested the sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample style 12-99003 is a woven 100% cotton handkerchief. The handkerchief features a machine embroidered floral motif and a machine hem. The item measures approximately 25 centimeters in length and 25 centimeters in width. The handkerchiefs are packaged for retail sale in a box containing three handkerchiefs.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style 12-99003 will be 6213.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handkerchiefs: of cotton: other.
Full text
NY J86384 July 8, 2003 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 J86384 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6213.20.2000 Mr. Charles D. Ashear Paris Asia, Ltd. 350 Fifth Avenue Floor 70 New York, NY 10118 RE: The tariff classification of handkerchiefs from China. Dear Ms. Ashear: In your letter dated June 19, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested the sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample style 12-99003 is a woven 100% cotton handkerchief. The handkerchief features a machine embroidered floral motif and a machine hem. The item measures approximately 25 centimeters in length and 25 centimeters in width. The handkerchiefs are packaged for retail sale in a box containing three handkerchiefs. The applicable subheading for style 12-99003 will be 6213.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for handkerchiefs: of cotton: other. The rate of duty will be 7.1 percent ad valorem. China is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and style 12-99003 is not currently subject to quota or the requirements of a visa. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of handkerchief set from China.
The tariff classification of handkerchiefs from China.
The tariff classification of a garden scarf from China.
The tariff classification of handkerchiefs from China.
The tariff classification of a bandana from China. Correction to Ruling Number NY L86333
The tariff classification of handkerchiefs from China.
The tariff classification of handkerchiefs from China.
The tariff classification of a handkerchief from China.
The tariff classification of a handkerchief from China.
The tariff classification of handkerchiefs from China.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings, surfaces the ones that actually match your product, and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.
Book a demo →