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Polyester Collar Stiffener

Thin polyester stays inserted into shirt collars for shape retention. This made-up accessory is under HTS 6217.10.95.30 as other man-made fiber clothing parts. Common in dress shirts for professional appearance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.6%+20.0%34.6%
🇲🇽Mexico14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇨🇦Canada14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇩🇪Germany14.6%—14.6%
🇯🇵Japan14.6%—14.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6217.10.85Lower: 27.1% vs 34.6%

If of cotton

Fiber composition changes subheading within parts and accessories.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 34.6%

If primarily plastic or rigid material

Non-textile stiffeners fall under Chapter 39 plastics.

6205.20.20Higher: 39.7% vs 34.6%

If sewn into men's shirts

Integral shirt components stay under shirt headings, not separate parts.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'made-up' and dimensions to avoid plastic stay classification

• Lab certify man-made fiber content for 659 statistical suffix

• Retail packaged sets may classify as ensembles if with shirts