what is haberdashery?
Haberdashery is men's clothing and accessories. 1  He bought a new tie and gloves at the haberdashery counter. 2  The rate of tax on handkerchiefs and scarves is reduced to 5 percent and the 25 percent rate on other articles of haberdashery is increased to 30 percent. 3  Haberdashery is men's clothing and accessories. He bought a new tie and gloves at the haberdashery counter. The rate of tax on handkerchiefs and scarves is reduced to 5 percent and the 25 percent rate on other articles of haberdashery is increased to 30 percent.