Nylon Knee-High Stockings

These knee-high stockings are knitted from nylon, a synthetic textile material other than cotton, wool, or fine animal hair, designed for everyday wear or fashion. They fall under HTS 6115.99.90.00 as 'other hosiery' of other textile materials, excluding graduated compression types. The open-top design without applied soles distinguishes them from footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China9.9%+17.5%27.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico9.9%+10.0%19.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada9.9%+10.0%19.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany9.9%+10.0%19.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅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 predominantly cotton

Cotton-based hosiery shifts to the cotton subheading within the same hosiery heading due to material-specific classification.

6115Same rate: 27.4%

If made of wool or fine animal hair

Hosiery of wool or fine animal hair is classified separately under its own subheading based on fiber composition.

6403.99.90Higher: 27.5% vs 27.4%

If fitted with applied soles as footwear

Adding applied soles changes classification from hosiery to knitted footwear without uppers in Chapter 64.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 'other textile materials' (e.g

β€’ nylon >85%) and avoid misclassification to cotton or wool subheadings

β€’ Include detailed commercial invoices specifying knit construction, hosiery type, and absence of applied soles for smooth CBP review

β€’ Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain synthetic hosiery from Asia; check USTR notices before importing

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