HS code for necktie
The U.S. HS code for a necktie is usually 6215.10.00.40 (silk), with a 7.2% general duty and an estimated total of 19.7% from China and 19.7% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 44.7% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk | 6215.10.00.40 | 7.2% | 19.7% |
| Polyester | 6215.20.00.00 | 24.8¢/kg + 12.7% | 25.2% |
- 6215.10.00.40: With outer shell containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (758)
- 6215.20.00.00: Ties, bow ties and cravats / Of man-made fibers (659)
What decides the code
A necktie is a made-up textile accessory classified under heading 6215, with the specific code depending on the fiber content of the outer shell.
- The fiber content of the outer shell determines the code: silk or silk waste leads to 6215.10.00.40, while man-made fibers lead to 6215.20.00.00.
- For silk ties, the weight of non-silk textile materials in linings and interlinings affects the subheading within 6215.10.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a polyester necktie under 6215.10.00.40 is wrong because that code covers only silk or silk waste ties.
- Classifying a silk necktie under 6215.20.00.00 is wrong because that code covers only man-made fiber ties.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 19.7% = 7.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 44.7%.
- Vietnam
- 19.7% = 7.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6215.10.00.40, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Silk
- CN 6215 10 00, 6.3%
- Polyester
- CN 6215 20 00, 6.3%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a necktie?
The U.S. HTS code for a necktie is usually 6215.10.00.40 (silk). Other versions use 6215.20.00.00 for polyester. The first six digits, 6215.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a necktie from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6215.10.00.40 is 7.2%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 19.7% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 19.7%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.