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%+17.5%32.1%
🇲🇽Mexico14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇨🇦Canada14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇩🇪Germany14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇯🇵Japan14.6%+10.0%24.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

6217.10.85Lower: 24.6% vs 32.1%

If of cotton

Fiber composition changes subheading within parts and accessories.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 32.1%

If primarily plastic or rigid material

Non-textile stiffeners fall under Chapter 39 plastics.

6205.20.20Higher: 37.2% vs 32.1%

If sewn into men's shirts

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

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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