Silk Knee-High Stockings

Luxury knee-high stockings made with 75% silk and 25% spandex, knitted for a smooth, sheer finish. Classified under HTS 6115.99.40.00 due to exceeding 70% silk content and being knitted hosiery without applied soles. Ideal for formal wear or everyday elegance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.6%+17.5%19.1%
🇲🇽Mexico1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇨🇦Canada1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇩🇪Germany1.6%+10.0%11.6%
🇯🇵Japan1.6%+10.0%11.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

6115.95.90.00Higher: 31% vs 19.1%

If silk content below 70% but primarily synthetic

Falls under 'of synthetic fibers' if silk is less than 70%, shifting to different subheading with potentially lower duties.

6115Same rate: 19.1%

If containing 23% or more cotton alongside silk

Cotton-dominant blends (≥23%) classify under cotton hosiery headings, not silk-specific.

6403.99.60Higher: 26% vs 19.1%

If featuring applied soles as footwear

Addition of soles changes classification from hosiery to footwear without insole, under Chapter 64.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥70% silk, as discrepancies lead to reclassification and penalties

Include detailed composition labels and country-of-origin certificates for silk authentication

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as lower-duty synthetics; ensure knitted structure documentation