Silk Necktie Tip from China

Pre-folded silk tips (76% silk) for necktie ends, essential accessory components. HTS 6217.90.10.60 for other silk ≥70% made-up parts. Not full garments or worn clothing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

19.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Invoice must specify 'for neckwear assembly' to avoid miscoding

Test for silk waste % as it counts toward 70% threshold

Separate from complete ties to maintain parts classification