Linen Bow Tie from Germany
A pre-tied bow tie crafted from lightweight linen fabric, ideal for summer weddings or casual formal events with a textured weave. Classified in HTS 6215.90.00.20 as a bow tie of other textile materials like linen, which doesn't fit wool, cotton, man-made, or pure silk headings. It's a made-up article per Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of origin and fiber analysis to distinguish linen from cotton, preventing misclassification
• Label as 'pre-tied' or 'self-tie' clearly; bulk shipments risk parts duty under 6217 if not made-up
• Watch for seasonal quotas on certain textiles; pair with proper HTS for sets if sold with matching pocket squares