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HS Heading 6115 : Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 6115 encompasses panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted. It classifies 9 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 61 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
6115
Subheadings
9 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 6115

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
6115.10 Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) 61 View 6115.10 Package →
6115.21 Other panty hose and tights, Of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex 61 View 6115.21 Package →
6115.22 Other panty hose and tights, Of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more (659) 61 View 6115.22 Package →
6115.29 Other panty hose and tights, Of other textile materials 61 View 6115.29 Package →
6115.30 Other women's full-length or knee-length hosiery, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex 61 View 6115.30 Package →
6115.94 Other, Of wool or fine animal hair (432) 61 View 6115.94 Package →
6115.95 Other, Of cotton 61 View 6115.95 Package →
6115.96 Other, Of synthetic fibers 61 View 6115.96 Package →
6115.99 Other, Of other textile materials 61 View 6115.99 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 6115

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 6115 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 6115 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 6115 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 6115?
HS Heading 6115 covers Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted, grouping 9 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 6115?
Subheadings under Heading 6115 range from 6115.11 to 6115.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 6115?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 6115 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 6115?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 6115?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 6115?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 6115 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 6115?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 6115?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 6115?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.