Silk Necktie with Polyester Lining from China
A classic men's necktie featuring an outer shell made of 70% or more silk by weight, with a lining comprising less than 50% non-silk textiles like polyester. This woven, made-up article falls under HTS 6215.10.0040 due to its silk-dominant outer shell and minimal non-silk components. It is designed for formal wear, typically 3-3.5 inches wide at the widest point.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.7%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm outer shell is 70%+ silk by weight, including documentation from manufacturer
• Label products accurately with fiber content per FTC rules; common pitfall is misclassifying due to high lining weight
• Ensure invoices specify 'woven silk tie' to avoid reclassification as knitted (Chapter 61)