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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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