HS Code 6213Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)

What HS code 6213 covers

The Harmonized System is the shared tariff classification used by customs offices around the world. It sorts goods into sections, chapters, headings and codes. Heading 6213 sits in Chapter 62, apparel and clothing accessories.

The heading is narrow. It is for handkerchiefs only. If your product is a scarf, a tie or a glove, it belongs under a different heading. The words not knitted or crocheted matter here. They tell you the fabric is woven or made in another way, and that knitted pieces are classified in the knitted apparel chapter instead.

Some buyers search for the HSN code 6213. HSN is the name many Indian traders use. It is built on the same Harmonized System base, so the heading and its codes are the same.

Cotton handkerchiefs vs other materials: 621320 and 621390

The only split inside this heading is the material. The table above gives the official wording. In plain terms, the split works like this:

• 621320: cotton handkerchiefs. The cloth is cotton.
• Think silk, linen, polyester or blends where cotton is not the named material.
• Both codes cover goods that are not knitted or crocheted.

How to choose the right code for handkerchiefs

Work through three short steps. Start with the product itself. Then check how it is made. Last, check the material.

Step one: is it a handkerchief? A handkerchief is a small square of cloth for wiping the face or hands, or for showing in a pocket. A large square worn on the head or neck is more likely a scarf.

Step two: is the fabric knitted or crocheted? If it is, heading 6213 does not apply. Look in the knitted apparel chapter.

Step three: check the main material on the label or the supplier sheet. Cotton points to 621320. Any other textile material points to 621390.

Some small cloth items do not fit any named heading. If you are unsure, try our HS code classifier before you file. National tariff lines often add more digits after the six-digit code, so confirm the full code with your customs broker.

This handkerchief tariff classification guide is a starting point. It does not replace a ruling from your customs office.

Related headings in Chapter 62

If handkerchiefs are not quite what you sell, these nearby headings may fit better. Heading 6214 covers shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas and veils. Heading 6215 covers ties, bow ties and cravats. Heading 6216 covers gloves, mittens and mitts. Heading 6212 covers brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces and similar articles.

You can also go back to the chapter overview or browse every HS code chapter.

Handkerchiefs import and export data under HS 6213

Once you know your code, you can look at who trades it. Search the import data or the export data for 621320 or 621390. Searching both codes gives a fuller picture of the handkerchief market.

EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.

To find handkerchief buyers and suppliers, search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. You can also open the buyer data and supplier data pages to see how named records work.