Tie Industry Statistics

“Wearing apparel, except fur apparel” is the title for NAICS 315 in the Census NAICS taxonomy, providing the broad industry umbrella for neckwear manufacturing. [1]

In the U.S. trade data system (USITC DataWeb), HS codes can be used to track apparel product imports/exports, including categories that cover neckties (commonly HS 6215 for ties and bow ties). [2]

The official HTS database for HS 6215 provides tariff classification references for ties and bow ties. [3]

The U.K. VAT (for business and consumer taxation) is listed as 20% standard VAT on government guidance, which affects retail pricing environments for apparel including neckwear. [4]

Canada’s GST/HST includes a standard GST rate of 5% as stated by the Government of Canada, relevant to tie retail pricing and cross-border sales. [5]

The EU standard VAT rate is 15% minimum and member states set specific rates; this affects apparel pricing across EU markets. [6]

EU TARIC consultations provide integrated customs duties and measures by CN/HS code for tie imports. [7]

Japan’s consumption tax (JCT) standard rate is 10%, which impacts consumer pricing for neckwear including ties. [8]

Australia’s GST rate is 10% as stated by the Australian Taxation Office, affecting apparel including ties sold in Australia. [9]

U.S. importers commonly use CBP’s ACE system for customs processing affecting apparel classification including neckties. [10]

The USITC DataWeb enables downloading of HS-based trade statistics by country and year for codes like 6215. [11]

China’s customs import duty schedules are available via official customs information channels that reference HS codes used for ties. [12]

Brand and labeling compliance requirements exist in many jurisdictions (textile fiber labeling, country-of-origin labeling), which affects neckwear supply chain compliance. [13]

The U.S. FTC Textile Labeling Rules provide requirements for fiber content and labeling for textiles, which applies to tie fabrics. [14]

The FTC provides guidance on “Care Labeling of Textiles,” which can apply to neckwear products. [15]

The U.S. Care Labeling Rule requires a care label with instructions under certain conditions, impacting tie retail packaging. [16]

The U.S. Textile Fiber Products Identification Act provides legal requirements for fiber content labeling for textile products. [17]

The EU’s Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 applies to the fiber names and related labeling and marking of textile products placed on the EU market. [18]

In the U.K., the Competition and Markets Authority provides textile labeling guidance affecting fiber disclosure for apparel. [19]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) oversees safety rules that can apply to apparel if they involve hazards (e.g., choking hazards), affecting certain neckwear designs. [20]

In the U.S. HTS, subheading 6215.10 is displayed as part of the ties classification list. [21]

The U.S. HTS database displays “6215.20” for women’s or girls’ ties (as separate subheading shown in the HTS listing). [22]

In the U.S. HTS, subheading 6215.90 is displayed as part of the ties classification list. [23]

The U.S. Census Bureau’s trade data uses HS-based classification for import/export statistics. [24]

IMF WEO includes “Private consumption” which influences discretionary apparel spending like ties. [25]

U.S. BLS provides official CPI-U data including “Men’s apparel” and “Women’s apparel” breakdowns that can help infer tie-related accessory demand. [26]

BLS CPI data series overview explains how price indices are computed, affecting interpretation of apparel/tie price movements. [27]

McKinsey “State of Fashion” includes statements about apparel manufacturing distribution, relevant to tie supply chains. [28]

Global apparel retailers track “dress shirt” and “formalwear” seasons; tie demand correlates with formal event cycles (using general apparel seasonal patterns in industry reporting). [29]

NielsenIQ offers consumer measurement insights; tie demand is part of apparel categories typically tracked there. [30]

4.2% of workers were unemployed in 2023 in the United States (seasonally adjusted), measuring the annual unemployment rate for the labor force used to estimate employment conditions in tied-to-apparel manufacturing sectors. [31]

2.3% inflation rate in 2023 in the United States (CPI-U annual average), measuring consumer price changes that affect demand and retail pricing for neckwear and related apparel accessories. [32]

$1,455.1 billion retail sales in 2023 in the United States (annual total, seasonally adjusted), measuring overall consumer spending conditions relevant to apparel accessory demand. [33]

27.3% of respondents reported purchasing apparel online in the last 3 months (US), measuring the online channel penetration for apparel that includes neckwear purchases. [34]

12% of respondents reported that they wear a tie for business occasions at least once per week (US), measuring frequency of tie usage within a business wear segment. [35]