Microcheck Printed Silk Tie Cloth from China
72 cm between selvages with 55 warp yarns per cm, this 92% silk fabric features microcheck printing ideal for business neckties. High thread density prevents fraying during diagonal cuts. HTS 5007.20.0015 classification due to printed finish, narrow dimensions, and necktie-specific weave.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure width between selvages precisely; fabrics exceeding 77 cm even slightly shift classification
• Include end-user letters from tie manufacturers proving 'of a kind' usage requirement
• Ensure printing qualifies as 'colored yarn' per notes if mass-dyed before weaving