Nylon Graduated Compression Knee-High Stockings

These knee-high stockings are knitted from nylon and other synthetic textile materials, designed with graduated compression to improve blood circulation in the legs. They fall under HTS 6115.10.60.00 as graduated compression hosiery made of other textile materials, excluding cotton, wool, or fine animal hair.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.9%+17.5%27.4%
🇲🇽Mexico9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇨🇦Canada9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇩🇪Germany9.9%+10.0%19.9%
🇯🇵Japan9.9%+10.0%19.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6115.95.90.00Higher: 31% vs 27.4%

If made primarily of cotton

Cotton-based hosiery shifts to subheading 6115.95 for other hosiery of cotton, not graduated compression specifics.

9018.90.75Higher: 35% vs 27.4%

If classified as a medical appliance rather than hosiery

High-compression therapeutic stockings may be treated as orthopedic appliances under Chapter 90 if exceeding hosiery definitions.

6115.96.90Lower: 24.6% vs 27.4%

If not featuring true graduated compression

Without graduated pressure profile, it falls under general synthetic hosiery in 6115.96.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compression levels (e.g

15-20 mmHg) and material composition via lab tests for accurate HTS classification

Include medical device documentation if marketed for varicose veins to avoid reclassification

Label fiber content precisely as synthetics to prevent shifts to cotton or wool subheadings

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Polyester Varicose Vein Support Pantyhose

Full-length pantyhose knitted from polyester blends provide graduated compression to alleviate varicose vein symptoms by promoting venous return. Classified in HTS 6115.10.60.00 for graduated compression hosiery of synthetic textile materials other than cotton or wool.

Polyamide Medical Grade Tights

Full tights knitted from polyamide provide firm graduated compression for chronic venous insufficiency, classified as hosiery. HTS 6115.10.60.00 covers these synthetic textile graduated compression products.

Elastane-Nylon Anti-Fatigue Compression Hose

Over-the-calf hose blending elastane and nylon offer graduated compression to reduce fatigue for standing workers. HTS 6115.10.60.00 for such synthetic graduated compression hosiery.

Spandex Blend Compression Thigh-High Stockings

Thigh-high stockings combining spandex and nylon offer graduated compression for leg swelling relief, knitted for hosiery fit. HTS 6115.10.60.00 applies to such graduated compression items from other textile materials like synthetic blends.

Nylon Travel Compression Socks for Edema

Ankle-length socks from nylon yarns deliver graduated compression to prevent edema during long flights, knitted as hosiery. They qualify under HTS 6115.10.60.00 as other textile material graduated compression hosiery.

Synthetic Gradient Leggings for Circulation

Leggings-style hosiery from synthetic yarns feature graduated compression for daily circulation support, fully knitted. Falls under HTS 6115.10.60.00 for non-cotton/wool graduated hosiery.