Linen Collar Stiffeners from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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