Code 6213 20 · Heading 6213

Cotton handkerchiefs with a side length of ≤ 60 cm, not knitted

This covers cotton handkerchiefs with a side length of ≤ 60 cm. They must not be made of knitted fabric.

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A cotton handkerchief with a side length of ≤ 60 cm, not knitted

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Official tariff text

Handkerchiefs of cotton, of which no side exceeds 60 cm (excl. knitted or crocheted)

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Step 1 · Section XI Textiles and textile articles
Which named textile group best describes the product: natural silk; wool or fine or coarse animal hair; cotton; other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn; continuous or short synthetic fibres; wadding, felt or nonwovens; floor coverings; special woven or tufted fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings or embroidery; coated or laminated fabric or technical textile goods; knitted fabric; knitted clothing; non-knitted clothing; or other made-up textile goods?
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Step 2 · Chapter 62 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not k… 13 of 14 chapters in section XI
Which named type best describes the non-knitted clothing item or clothing accessory: outerwear, a suit or separate garment, a shirt or blouse, underwear or nightwear, baby clothing, special-material clothing, sportswear or swimwear, supportive underwear, a handkerchief, a scarf or veil, a tie, gloves, or another clothing accessory or part?
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Step 3 · Heading 6213 Handkerchiefs, of which no side exceeds 60 cm (excl… 13 of 17 headings under chapter 62
Are the handkerchiefs made of cotton, or of another textile material?
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Step 4 · Subheading 6213 20 Handkerchiefs of cotton, of which no side exceeds 6… 1 of 2 subheadings under heading 6213
Is the handkerchief made of cotton?

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6213 20 00 Handkerchiefs of cotton, of which no side exceeds 60 cm (excl. knitted or crocheted) 10.0% Save

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6213 20 Handkerchiefs of cotton, of which no side exceeds 60 cm (excl. knitted or crocheted) you are here 10.0%
6213 90 Handkerchiefs of textile materials, of which no side exceeds 60 cm (excl. of cotton, and knitted or crocheted) 10.0%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

62.13.2000

Of cotton

Ordinary duty

5.6%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

All 2 UK lines under this code

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Ordinary duty

10.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.