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Linen Collar Stiffeners

Thin made-up linen strips inserted into shirt collars for rigidity. HTS 6217.90.90 as parts of garments (collars), woven textile. Improves formal shirt 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%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

6217.90.90.03Of cotton (341)
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6217.90.90.05Of wool or fine animal hair (440)
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6217.90.90.10Of man-made fibers (641)
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6217.90.90.20Other (840)
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6217.90.90.25Of cotton (335)
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6217.90.90.30Of wool or fine animal hair (435)
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6217.90.90.35Of man-made fibers (635)
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6217.90.90.45Other (835)
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6217.90.90.50Of cotton (348)
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6217.90.90.55Of wool or fine animal hair (448)
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6217.90.90.60Of man-made fibers (648)
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6217.90.90.70Other (847)
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6217.90.90.75Of cotton (359)
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6217.90.90.80Of wool or fine animal hair (459)
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6217.90.90.85Of man-made fibers (659)
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6217.90.90.95Other (859)
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Alternative Classifications

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

6217.90.10Lower: 22.3% vs 34.6%

If enumerated collar parts

Specific 6217.90.10 for collars; stiffeners as internal components default to other.

4811.90Lower: 12.5% vs 34.6%

If paper-based

Traditional celluloid or paper stiffeners classify under paper articles, not textiles.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 34.6%

If plastic or whalebone

Non-textile materials shift to plastics Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'collar parts' on paperwork; avoid generic 'fabric strips' to prevent Chapter 54

• Confirm no metal thread exceeding norms per Chapter allowance

• Test for completeness; unfinished may reclassify as wadding excluded from Chapter

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Cotton Cufflinks

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.

Removable Sleeve Guards

Made-up polyester fabric guards that slip over shirt sleeves for protection during messy tasks. HTS 6217.90.90 covers these as other made-up clothing accessories or detachable garment parts. Not knitted, designed for temporary wear.

Detachable Dress Plackets

Made-up fabric plackets with buttonholes that attach to dresses for front closures. HTS 6217.90.90 as parts of garments, woven not knitted. Allows customizable formal wear.

Fabric Belt Loops

Pre-made woven belt loops attached to trousers or skirts. HTS 6217.90.90 as parts of garments, other made-up textiles. Sold in sets for apparel assembly.

Shawl Collar Inserts

Made-up fabric inserts for shawl collars on formal jackets. HTS 6217.90.90 as parts of garments, supporting lapel structure. Woven, not knitted.

Woven Garment Elbow Patches

Made-up woven patches applied to jacket elbows for reinforcement. Under HTS 6217.90.90 as other clothing parts. Practical for workwear.