HS Code 6215Ties, bow ties and cravats (not knitted or crocheted)

HS code 6215 at a glance

Customs offices use the Harmonized System to sort goods into numbered groups. Some markets call this group HSN code 6215, and others write HTS 6215. The first four digits stay the same in each of them, so a tie is a 6215 item almost everywhere.

The heading is the starting point for tariff classification of neckwear. You pick the heading first. Then you pick one of the three six-digit codes below it. Each country may add more digits after that for its own use.

Importers need the right code on every filing. Exporters need it on invoices and packing lists. A wrong code can slow a shipment, so it is worth a minute of care.

Six-digit codes under 6215 by material

The three codes differ in one way only: the material. To choose, read the fibre content on the tie label or the supplier spec sheet. Then match it to the list.

You may also see these codes with a point after the fourth digit, such as 6215.10, 6215.20 and 6215.90. They are the same codes in a different format. Tariff books and some forms use the dotted style.

• Use this for silk ties.
• Polyester ties are a common example.
• 621590 (6215.90): any other textile material, such as cotton or wool.

Knitted ties and the neighbours of 6215

People often ask about knitted ties and the HS code. This heading only takes goods that are not knitted or crocheted. A tie made by knitting or crocheting is sorted elsewhere in the system. If you are unsure how yours was made, try the HS code classifier before you file.

Do not mix up 6215 with its neighbours. A scarf may sit at the neck, but it is not a tie. Heading 6217 is a catch-all for other clothing accessories and for parts of garments. A product goes there only when no more specific heading names it. Ties have their own heading, so they never go to 6217.

Two other close headings are 6213 for handkerchiefs and 6216 for gloves, mittens and mitts. Each page lists its own codes.

HS code 6215 import and export data by country

A code tells you what a product is. Shipment records tell you who moves it. If you trade in ties, those records show you real buyers and real suppliers.

EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.

Start with 6215 to see the whole tie trade. Or use 621510, 621520 or 621590 to narrow it to one fibre. You can also open the import data and export data pages, or go to buyer data and supplier data to find tie companies.

Other headings in Chapter 62

Ties are one small part of a wide apparel chapter. If your product is a coat, a shirt, a suit or underwear, use the heading list above to find the right page. Each heading page shows its own codes and descriptions.