Key facts
- HS code
- 6213.20
- Covers
- Handkerchiefs, of cotton
- Heading
- 62.13: Handkerchiefs
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 2 lines
Summary
HS code 6213.20 covers handkerchiefs, of cotton. It sits in heading 62.13 (handkerchiefs) in chapter 62 (articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted). Other goods of heading 62.13 are classified under 6213.90 (of other textile materials). National tariff lines under 6213.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 6213.20 covers handkerchiefs, of cotton.
The legal text of the subheading is “Of cotton”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 62.13 are classified under 6213.90 (of other textile materials).
- 6213.90Of other textile materials
How it is structured
6213.20 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 62, are the chapter; the first four, 6213, are heading 62.13; the last two, 20, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Heading 62.13
- Handkerchiefs
- Subheading 6213.20
- Of cotton
In other countries
National tariff lines under 6213.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States2 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 6213.20 cover?
HS code 6213.20 covers handkerchiefs, of cotton.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 6213.20 in?
HS code 6213.20 is in heading 62.13 (handkerchiefs) in chapter 62 (articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted).
Where are goods of heading 62.13 classified when 6213.20 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 62.13 are classified under 6213.90 (of other textile materials).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 6213.20?
National tariff lines under 6213.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.