HTS subheading · chapter 61
6115.10
Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins)
Analysis
Subheading 6115.10 covers graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), within heading 6115. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 7 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 16 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 16%, applies to 6115.10.15 (of other textile materials).
1 of its 7 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (14%) and 6 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 16%. The median line pays 14.6%.
The US splits it as follows: 6115.10.05 for surgical panty hose and surgical stockings with graduated compression… (duty-free), 6115.10.10 for of synthetic fibers (659) (14.9%), 6115.10.15 for of other textile materials (16%), 6115.10.30 for other graduated compression hosiery: of cotton (332) (13.5%), 6115.10.40 for of synthetic fibers (632) (14.6%), 6115.10.55 for of artificial fibers (632) (14.6%) and 6115.10.60 for of other textile materials (832) (9.9%).
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6115.10.05 | Surgical panty hose and surgical stockings with graduated compression for orthopedic treatment | Free |
| 6115.10.10 | Of synthetic fibers (659) | 14.9% |
| 6115.10.15 | Of other textile materials | 16% |
| 6115.10.30 | Other graduated compression hosiery: of cotton (332) | 13.5% |
| 6115.10.40 | Of synthetic fibers (632) | 14.6% |
| 6115.10.55 | Of artificial fibers (632) | 14.6% |
| 6115.10.60 | Of other textile materials (832) | 9.9% |