Heading · Chapter 62
6215: Ties, bow ties and cravats
Heading 6215 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 62, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted.
Duty rates compared
UK 6% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU 6.3% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye 6.3% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
USA 5% – 7.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 6.1% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Canada 16% – 18% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 17.3% 
Mexico 30% – 45% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 36.7% 
Brazil 35% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 20% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Peru 11% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand 10% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Japan 8.4% – 13.4% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 10.9% 
Taiwan 12% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Norway 5.6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 17.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$29kUS$29k+US$267k+US$1m+> US$9m
Exports: 152
- China: US$183m
- Italy: US$101m
- France: US$60m
- Germany: US$14m
- United Kingdom: US$9m
- Türkiye: US$6m
- Spain: US$4m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Vietnam: US$4m
- United States: US$3m
- Switzerland: US$3m
- Sweden: US$2m
- Poland: US$2m
- Bangladesh: US$2m
- Singapore: US$1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1m
- India: US$1m
- Denmark: US$1m
- Portugal: US$996k
- Chile: US$918k
- Austria: US$797k
- South Korea: US$769k
- Pakistan: US$684k
- Japan: US$631k
- Thailand: US$607k
- Belgium: US$529k
- Serbia: US$396k
- South Africa: US$396k
- Romania: US$381k
- Indonesia: US$378k
- Malaysia: US$371k
- Ireland: US$371k
- Mexico: US$300k
- United Arab Emirates: US$293k
- Slovakia: US$284k
- Taiwan: US$267k
- Czechia: US$247k
- Australia: US$226k
- Morocco: US$224k
- New Zealand: US$199k
- Canada: US$191k
- Bulgaria: US$184k
- Lithuania: US$168k
- Greece: US$165k
- Hungary: US$163k
- Colombia: US$161k
- El Salvador: US$159k
- Macao SAR China: US$153k
- Saudi Arabia: US$152k
- Sri Lanka: US$134k
- Latvia: US$127k
- Egypt: US$120k
- Kuwait: US$117k
- Tunisia: US$113k
- Cuba: US$111k
- Brazil: US$99k
- Finland: US$98k
- Croatia: US$95k
- Armenia: US$86k
- Dominican Republic: US$72k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$138kUS$138k+US$994k+US$4m+> US$12m
Imports: 205
- United States: US$96m
- Japan: US$40m
- France: US$24m
- United Kingdom: US$20m
- Germany: US$20m
- South Korea: US$13m
- China: US$12m
- Italy: US$11m
- Spain: US$10m
- Netherlands: US$9m
- Switzerland: US$8m
- Canada: US$8m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$8m
- United Arab Emirates: US$6m
- Sweden: US$6m
- Poland: US$6m
- Australia: US$6m
- Mexico: US$6m
- Chile: US$6m
- Austria: US$5m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$4m
- Singapore: US$4m
- Russia: US$4m
- Belgium: US$4m
- Brazil: US$3m
- Vietnam: US$3m
- Malaysia: US$3m
- Norway: US$3m
- Peru: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- Türkiye: US$2m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Bangladesh: US$2m
- Kuwait: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- Greece: US$2m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Azerbaijan: US$2m
- Kazakhstan: US$2m
- Israel: US$1m
- South Africa: US$1m
- Finland: US$1m
- Qatar: US$1m
- India: US$1m
- Romania: US$1m
- Sri Lanka: US$1m
- Iraq: US$1m
- Philippines: US$1m
- Macao SAR China: US$994k
- Morocco: US$972k
- Slovakia: US$960k
- Saudi Arabia: US$957k
- Guatemala: US$890k
- Egypt: US$858k
- Hungary: US$786k
- Kenya: US$746k
- New Zealand: US$709k
- Croatia: US$676k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$183m | 44% |
| 2 |  Italy | US$101m | 24.3% |
| 3 |  France | US$60m | 14.4% |
| 4 |  Germany | US$14m | 3.5% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$9m | 2% |
| 6 | Türkiye | US$6m | 1.4% |
| 7 |  Spain | US$4m | 1.1% |
| 8 |  Netherlands | US$4m | 0.9% |
| 9 |  Vietnam | US$4m | 0.8% |
| 10 | United States | US$3m | 0.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$96m | 23.2% |
| 2 | Japan | US$40m | 9.7% |
| 3 | France | US$24m | 5.9% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$20m | 4.8% |
| 5 | Germany | US$20m | 4.7% |
| 6 |  South Korea | US$13m | 3.1% |
| 7 | China | US$12m | 3% |
| 8 | Italy | US$11m | 2.7% |
| 9 | Spain | US$10m | 2.5% |
| 10 | Netherlands | US$9m | 2.3% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 6215 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is 6%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 6215 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 6.3%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 6215 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is 6.3%.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 6215 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 5% and 7.2%. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 6215 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 16% and 18% (average 17.3%).
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 6215 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 30% and 45%.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 6215 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 35%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 6215 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 6215 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 11%.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 6215 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 10%.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 6215 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 8.4% and 13.4% (average 10.9%).
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 6215 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 12%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 6215 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 6215 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 6215 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5.6%.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 6215 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 17.5%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 6215 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 20%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 6215 goods worth US$415m (−5.6% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$183m), followed by Italy.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$96m.
The United Kingdom ranked 5th among 152 exporters with US$9m.
The United Kingdom imported US$20m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for ties, bow ties and cravats?
Ties, bow ties and cravats fall under HS heading 6215, part of chapter 62, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on ties, bow ties and cravats in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6215 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on ties, bow ties and cravats in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6215 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.3%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most ties, bow ties and cravats?
China, with US$183m in 2024 (44% of world exports).