Silk Wedding Bow Tie Set from China
Self-tying silk bow tie for grooms, outer shell 70%+ silk with under 50% non-silk textiles, sold individually despite 'set' name. Classifies under HTS 6215.10.0040 as standalone made-up bow tie, not an ensemble. Often in ivory or white silk satin.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify 'single bow tie article' on entry docs to avoid set misclassification
• Ensure no disposable elements; permanent construction required for Chapter 62
• Test for metal thread content allowable per chapter notes but declare accurately