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Cotton Polyester Bow Tie from Germany

A pre-tied bow tie blending cotton and polyester fibers, exceeding 50% non-silk textile weight with interlinings. Classified under HTS 6215.10.0025 for bow ties not of pure silk. Its made-up construction suits Chapter 62 non-knitted apparel.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label products clearly with fiber content percentages to meet FTC and CBP requirements

• Provide manufacturing records showing non-silk dominance to prevent reclassification

• Watch for pitfalls in adjustable vs pre-tied; both qualify but document closure type