6213.90.05.00 - Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste

This HTS classification, 6213.90.05.00, specifically covers handkerchiefs made from textile materials where silk or silk waste constitutes 70 percent or more of the weight. This focus on a high silk content is the defining characteristic for goods falling under this subheading. These are typically traditional handkerchiefs or similar small, square or rectangular pieces of fabric used for personal dabbing or as decorative accessories, made with the luxurious feel and drape characteristic of silk.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 6213.90.07.00, which encompasses "Other" handkerchiefs of textile materials not primarily composed of silk or silk waste. Therefore, the critical distinguishing factor for 6213.90.05.00 is the explicit requirement for a significant silk composition by weight. Any handkerchief made from other textile materials, even if it contains a small percentage of silk, would likely fall under the "other" category if the silk content is below the 70% threshold.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. The detailed composition by weight of silk or silk waste serves as the definitive criteria for classifying items within this subheading.