6115.96.60.20Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery
Also written 6115966020 and 6115.96.6020
HTS Code 6115.96.60.20 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesArticles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crochetedPanty 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:Other:Of synthetic fibers:Containing lace or netOther (632) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from China pay 38.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
From China, the total duty on 6115.96.60.20 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 36.3% to 38.8%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 6115.96.60.20
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026
- Total duty
- 38.8%
- $3,880.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 39.27%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $13,927.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty18.8%
- Section 301 – China7.5%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 6115.96.60.20
Set at 6115.96.60 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 18.8%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AUBHCLCOILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 90%
- Units of Quantity
- doz. prs., kg
- China38.8%
- Mexico28.8%
- Canada28.8%
- Vietnam31.3%
- Germany18.8%
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 6115.96.60.20 From
In 2025 the US imported $7M of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20), up 8% on 2024, mostly from China (72%), Taiwan (10%) and Cambodia (3%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $5M | 72% | 85% | 38.8% |
| Taiwan | $691K | 10% | 11% | 18.8% |
| Cambodia | $235K | 3% | New | 28.8% |
| India | $165K | 2% | 92% | 28.8% |
| Mexico | $158K | 2% | 6% | 28.8%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | $104K | 2% | 3367% | 31.3% |
| South Korea | $82K | 1% | 141% | 18.8%12.5% with US-Korea FTA |
| Italy | $78K | 1% | 46% | 18.8% |
| Colombia | $65K | 1% | 5% | 31.3%12.5% with US-Colombia TPA |
| South Africa | $51K | 1% | 132% | 31.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 6115.96.60.20 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from China pay 38.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 18.8%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 18.8% |
| 38.8% |
| Mexico | 18.8% |
| 28.8%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 18.8% |
| 28.8%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 18.8% |
| 31.3% |
| Germany | 18.8% | None | 18.8% |
| Japan | 18.8% | None | 18.8% |
| South Korea | 18.8% | None | 18.8%12.5% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 18.8% | None | 18.8% |
| India | 18.8% |
| 28.8% |
| Ireland | 18.8% | None | 18.8% |
| Italy | 18.8% | None | 18.8% |
| Switzerland | 18.8% | None | 18.8% |
| Thailand | 18.8% |
| 31.3% |
| Malaysia | 18.8% |
| 28.8% |
| United Kingdom | 18.8% |
| 28.8% |
| France | 18.8% | None | 18.8% |
| Indonesia | 18.8% |
| 28.8% |
| Brazil | 18.8% |
| 56.3% |
| Bangladesh | 18.8% |
| 28.8% |
| Cambodia | 18.8% |
| 28.8% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from China pay 38.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Mexico pay 28.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Canada pay 28.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Vietnam pay 31.3% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Germany pay the 18.8% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Japan pay the 18.8% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from South Korea pay the 18.8% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Taiwan pay the 18.8% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from India pay 28.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Ireland pay the 18.8% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Italy pay the 18.8% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Switzerland pay the 18.8% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Thailand pay 31.3% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Malaysia pay 28.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from United Kingdom pay 28.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from France pay the 18.8% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Indonesia pay 28.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Brazil pay 56.3% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Bangladesh pay 28.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Cambodia pay 28.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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What does HTS code 6115.96.60.20 cover?
HTS code 6115.96.60.20 covers panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (Other (632)), classified under Chapter 61 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 18.8%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 6115.96.60.20?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 6115.96.60.20 is 18.8%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 90%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from China?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from China pay 38.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Vietnam pay 31.3% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Mexico?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery (HTS 6115.96.60.20) from Mexico pay 28.8% in duties: the 18.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 6115.96.60.20 from?
In 2025 the US imported $7M of panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery under HTS 6115.96.60.20, mostly from China (72%), Taiwan (10%) and Cambodia (3%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 6115.96.60.20?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 6115.96.60.20 is 18.8%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-08.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 6115.96.60.20, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 61, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 11 notes, printed with Chapter 50 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 13 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 6115.96.60.20
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country