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Rayon Sheer Stockings from Japan

Full-length sheer stockings knitted from rayon (viscose) offer a silky finish for formal wear, without compression features or applied soles. They qualify for HTS 6115.99.90.00 as other hosiery of man-made 'other textile materials.' Excludes exclusions like orthopedic appliances.

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

• Conduct fiber burn tests for rayon verification, as mislabeling as silk could lead to penalties

• Include photos or diagrams in shipments showing knit structure to affirm Chapter 61 applicability

• Check for country-of-origin markings; certain rayon producers face safeguard measures