Striped Silk Necktie Business from Japan
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 — 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
• 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