HS code for bow tie in China: 6215900000
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HS code for bow tie in China

The HS code for bow tie in China is 6215900000 — Ties and bow ties of other textile materials.

MFN duty 6% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他材料制的领带及领结

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
6215900000 Ties and bow ties of other textile materials 其他材料制的领带及领结 6% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers bow tie. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
6215200000 Ties, bow ties and cravats of man-made fibres 6% 13% Open
6117801000 Knitted or crocheted ties, bow ties and cravats 6% 13% Open
6215100000 Ties and bow ties of silk and spun silk,containing 50% or more by weight of non-silk textile fabrics;or containing less than 50% by weight of non-silk textile fabrics,outer fabrics containing 70% or more by weight of silk and spun silk 6% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “bow tie”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
6215200000 Ties, bow ties and cravats of man-made fibres 196 6% 13% Open
6215900000 Ties and bow ties of other textile materials 107 6% 13% Open
6215100000 Ties and bow ties of silk and spun silk,containing 50% or more by weight of non-silk textile fabrics;or containing less than 50% by weight of non-silk textile fabrics,outer fabrics containing 70% or more by weight of silk and spun silk 89 6% 13% Open
6117801000 Knitted or crocheted ties, bow ties and cravats 63 6% 13% Open
9505900000 Other festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes 47 0% 13% Open
Why 6215900000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 6215 — Tie and bow tie , chapter 62 — Non knitted or Non crocheted Clothing and Clothing Accessories .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他材料制的领带及领结”, which contains the term used for bow tie in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 196 import records whose product descriptions match bow tie are declared under this heading family, i.e. 30% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for bow tie in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for bow tie is 6215900000 — Ties and bow ties of other textile materials. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 6% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to bow tie?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover bow tie: 6215200000 (Ties, bow ties and cravats of man-made fibres); 6117801000 (Knitted or crocheted ties, bow ties and cravats); 6215100000 (Ties and bow ties of silk and spun silk,containing 50% or more by weight of non-silk textile fabrics;or containing less than 50% by weight of non-silk textile fabrics,outer fabrics containing 70% or more by weight of silk and spun silk). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for bow tie?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "bow tie", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 6215200000 — Ties, bow ties and cravats of man-made fibres, used in 196 records in our sample.

How is bow tie classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: bow tie falls under heading 6215 and statistical line 6215900000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他材料制的领带及领结” (English: Ties and bow ties of other textile materials). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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