Polyester Necktie Clip from China
A small clip made from man-made fiber polyester fabric designed to secure neckties in place on shirts. It falls under HTS 6217.10.95.30 as an other made-up clothing accessory of man-made fibers, not knitted or crocheted. This accessory enhances formal attire by preventing tie slippage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is over 70% man-made fibers via lab tests to confirm 659 category
• Label as 'made-up accessory' and include care instructions to avoid misclassification as parts
• Check for metal components; if predominant, may shift to metal articles heading