Ties — HTS 6215
Ties, bow ties and cravats
Chapter 62 › Heading 6215
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6215 is a four-digit product category for ties, bow ties, and cravats. It generally covers these neckwear articles when they are made from textile materials, with the heading serving as the starting point rather than the final classification.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings under 6215 and follow the product distinctions shown there. The main split is commonly based on the textile material, such as silk or other textile fibers, and may also reflect the type of neckwear or construction. Confirm the article’s essential material and physical design, then verify the complete eight-digit description in the current HTSUS and any applicable statistical suffix information.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is a conventional tie, bow tie, or cravat, and document its construction and intended use.
- Verify the fiber content by reviewing the product specification, bill of materials, and labeling; use the applicable textile classification rules when fibers are blended.
- Read every subheading under 6215 rather than stopping at the four-digit heading, and match the product to the full eight-digit wording.
- Check whether special construction, removable parts, or unusual materials could place the item in another heading or affect the subheading choice.
- Confirm the classification against the current official HTSUS and seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the material or design creates uncertainty.
HTS heading 6215 summary
Ties is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6215.10.00 👉 | Of silk or silk waste | 7.2% | Free | 65% |
| 6215.20.00.00 👉 | Of man-made fibers (659) | 24.8¢/kg + 12.7% | Free | 26.5¢/kg +65% |
| 6215.90.00 👉 | Of other textile materials | 5% | Free | 52% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6215?
Ties, bow ties and cravats. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.