Panty hose — HTS 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
Chapter 61 › Heading 6115
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6115 is a broad product category for knitted or crocheted hosiery and certain similar legwear. It includes panty hose, tights, stockings, socks, graduated compression hosiery (such as products designed for varicose-vein support), and footwear without applied soles. The heading groups products by their basic construction and function; it is not, by itself, the final import classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, first confirm that the item belongs in heading 6115, then follow the listed subdivisions. These commonly distinguish the product by factors such as fiber or material, whether it is panty hose, tights, stockings, socks, or another type of hosiery, and sometimes the product’s construction or intended use. Read the complete 8-digit description and any applicable legal notes, tariff provisions, and statistical suffix information. When the design, medical claims, or construction is unusual, a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate.
What to check
- Confirm the item is knitted or crocheted and does not have an applied sole; footwear with a sole may belong elsewhere.
- Identify the product type precisely: panty hose, tights, stockings, socks, compression hosiery, or another hosiery product.
- Document the fiber content and material by weight, using supplier specifications and, when needed, testing records.
- Compare the complete 8-digit HTSUS descriptions, not just the heading title, and check the current tariff schedule for relevant notes and exclusions.
- Keep product photos, construction details, packaging, and medical or compression claims available in case classification requires broker or customs review.
HTS heading 6115 summary
Panty hose is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6115.10 | Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) |
| 6115.30 | Other women's full-length or knee-length hosiery, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.