Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)

HS v2022 Code: 6213

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
62	13	n/a

Code	6213
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	62

Ancestor Codes: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted

This Code: Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)

Child Codes: Handkerchiefs; of textile materials other than cotton (not knitted or crocheted); Handkerchiefs; of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted); Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted); Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted; Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted); Ties, bow ties and cravats (not knitted or crocheted)

About handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)

HS code 6213 covers the import and export of handkerchiefs that are not knitted or crocheted. This industry plays a vital role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential accessories that complement a wide range of clothing and fashion items. Handkerchiefs are versatile products with applications in both personal and commercial settings, making them an important commodity in international trade.

Production process

Handkerchiefs classified under HS code 6213 are typically produced through a combination of weaving, cutting, and finishing processes. Woven fabrics, often made from cotton, linen, or synthetic fibers, are cut into square or rectangular shapes and then hemmed or finished with decorative edges. Some handkerchiefs may also undergo additional processes, such as embroidery or printing, to enhance their aesthetic appeal.

Production inputs

The production of handkerchiefs requires a range of inputs, including 5201 Cotton, 5504 Artificial staple fibers, and 5516 Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. Manufacturers also rely on sewing machines, cutting tools, and finishing equipment to transform the raw materials into the final handkerchief products.

Production outputs

Handkerchiefs classified under HS code 6213 are primarily consumed by individuals for personal use, as well as by various industries, such as 6201 (Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles), 6202 (Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles), and 6211 Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; other garments.

Family tree for handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/62'>62: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6213'>6213: Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6201'>6201: Overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, men's or boys', other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6202'>6202: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6203'>6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6204'>6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6205'>6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6206'>6206: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6207'>6207: Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6208'>6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6209'>6209: Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6210'>6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6211'>6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6212'>6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6214'>6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6215'>6215: Ties, bow ties and cravats (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6216'>6216: Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6217'>6217: Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621320'>621320: Handkerchiefs; of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621390'>621390: Handkerchiefs; of textile materials other than cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]


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    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



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