Silk Batwing Bow Tie from China
A thistle-style batwing bow tie made of 72% silk, knitted for a lightweight formal look popular in tuxedo ensembles. It falls under HTS 6117.80.20.00 as a silk-dominant knitted clothing accessory.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Certify as 'pre-tied' or 'self-tie' separately; self-tie may need extra proof of accessory vs. component use
• Use HTS-specific invoices to differentiate from lower-silk bow ties and secure correct duty application