Striped Silk Necktie Business from Germany
Repp-striped silk necktie for professional attire, outer shell 70%+ silk by weight with polyester tip lining under 50% total non-silk. HTS 6215.10.0040 covers this woven made-up tie excluding knits. Durable weave resists wrinkling.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Invoices must break down shell vs lining weights explicitly
• Avoid reclassification by proving not 'worn clothing' under exclusion (6309)
• Use HTS advisory for stripe patterns containing metal thread