Polyamide Medical Grade Tights from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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