Analysis
Subheading 6115.96 covers of synthetic fibers, 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 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
None of its 2 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 14.6% to 18.8% with a median of 16.7%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 6115.96.60 for containing lace or net (18.8%) and 6115.96.90 for of synthetic fibers: other (14.6%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Apparel Knitting Mills (3151). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Goods only reach 6115.96 once they fall within heading 6115 (panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression…). Under General Rule 6, subheadings are then compared only with others at the same level, so a product is matched against its siblings, not against lines elsewhere in the chapter.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6115.96.60 | Containing lace or net | 18.8% |
| 6115.96.90 | Of synthetic fibers: other | 14.6% |