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Cotton Bow Tie for Tuxedo from Japan

A pre-tied bow tie crafted from 100% cotton twill, designed for formal wear with adjustable strap. Classified under HTS 6215.90.00.15 as a bow tie of cotton, a made-up article in Chapter 62 not knitted. The cotton fabric meets the 'Of cotton (359)' specification.

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

Label products clearly as 'men's bow tie' to confirm classification; right-over-left closure defaults to women's if ambiguous

Provide care instructions and country-of-origin markings per FTC and CBP rules to prevent holds