Cotton Cufflinks from China

Decorative cufflinks made from made-up cotton fabric covers with metal backing, used to fasten shirt cuffs. Classified under HTS 6217.90.90 as other made-up clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, distinct from parts of garments. They serve as functional accessories for formal shirts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

32.1%

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

Verify fabric composition via lab tests to confirm non-knitted status for Chapter 62 compliance

Include detailed invoices specifying 'made-up accessories' to avoid misclassification as garment parts

Watch for set packaging that might trigger ensemble rules under Chapter notes