6213.90.20.00 - Other (859) 🖩

This HTS category, 6213.90.20.00, encompasses handkerchiefs made from textile materials *other than* silk or man-made fibers. This means that the primary textile component of these handkerchiefs must not be silk, silk waste, or synthetic/artificial fibers. The classification therefore applies to handkerchiefs predominantly constructed from natural fibers such as cotton, linen, or wool, or blends where these natural fibers are the dominant component and the material does not fall under the descriptions of the sibling categories.

The key distinction of this category from its siblings lies in the material composition. While 6213.90.10.00 specifically covers handkerchiefs of man-made fibers, and implicitly handkerchiefs of silk or silk waste are covered under other sibling nodes (though not explicitly listed here as direct siblings for this example), this category captures the remaining textile handkerchiefs. Therefore, if a handkerchief is made primarily of cotton, for instance, and does not meet the criteria for man-made fibers, it would likely be classified here.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under this specific HTS code. Classification decisions at this level would rely on a thorough examination of the textile composition of the handkerchief. In cases of blended fabrics, the determination of the "predominant" textile material, based on weight or value as per Chapter 62's general rules, will be crucial for accurate classification. This category serves as a residual classification for handkerchiefs not specifically accounted for by other material-based distinctions within heading 6213.