Polyamide Medical Grade Tights from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify polyamide content >85% to stay in 'other textile materials' subheading
• Declare as hosiery, not apparel, to prevent Chapter 62 misclassification
• Monitor for silicone grips; they don't change classification but need labeling