Silk Knitted Necktie from Japan
A classic men's necktie made from knitted silk fabric, featuring a smooth texture and triangular tip. It falls under HTS 6117.80.87 as a made-up knitted clothing accessory specifically classified as a tie. The knitted construction distinguishes it from woven ties in Chapter 62.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify knitted construction via stitch pattern; woven ties classify under 6215.10
• Include fiber content labels (e.g
• 100% silk) for U.S
• Customs compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as scarves (6117.80.95) if worn as neckwear