Silk Puff Tie from Japan
A vintage-style silk puff tie with a rounded, puffed knot for casual formal looks, made from silk shantung fabric. Classified under HTS 6215.10.00 for its silk construction and tie function, excluding knitted types. It offers a playful alternative to standard neckties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source from silk waste blends if cost-effective; still qualifies under 'silk or silk waste'
• Provide photos in entry docs to confirm puff style as tie, not scarf