U.S. imports of Pantyhose & Tights of Synthetic Fibers, Under 67 Decitex (HS 611521) totaled $6.4M in August 2026, imported from 52 countries.
Importers of Pantyhose & Tights of Synthetic Fibers, Under 67 Decitex paid $1.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 30.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Pantyhose & Tights of Synthetic Fibers, Under 67 Decitex imports of $6.4M in August 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFine-gauge pantyhose and tights knitted from synthetic fibers measuring less than 67 decitex per single yarn are split at the 10-digit level into tights (6115210010) and pantyhose (6115210020), a distinction that matters for both quota tracking and retail classification. China is the dominant supplier, with Canada and Italy also notable — Italy's presence reflecting its established hosiery industry's focus on fine-denier fashion legwear. The sub-67 decitex specification is a technical threshold that importers must verify through manufacturer yarn-count documentation, as misclassification against the coarser-yarn heading carries duty-rate consequences.
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1.1K import shipments a month
For HTS purposes, pantyhose are sheer or semi-sheer legwear designed primarily for women, typically of very fine denier, while tights are generally opaque or heavier-weight full-length hosiery. The distinction is reflected in the separate 10-digit lines 6115210010 (tights) and 6115210020 (pantyhose). Importers should ensure that product descriptions on commercial invoices align with the garment's actual construction and opacity to support the correct line selection.
Yarn fineness should be confirmed using the manufacturer's technical data sheet or an independent laboratory test measuring linear density in decitex. The decitex value refers to the single yarn before plying or twisting. If the yarn measures 67 decitex or more, the product classifies under a different heading (such as 6115.10 for graduated compression or other applicable lines), so accurate yarn-count documentation is essential before filing entry.
Subheading 4 of 9 in heading 6115
Subheading 611521 · $6.4M of $218.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$263KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $60.8M of Pantyhose & Tights of Synthetic Fibers, Under 67 Decitex and exported $3.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115210010 | Tight of Syn Fib Meas Lt 67 Dectex/Sngl Yarn, Knit | $5.9M | 30.13% | 97.69% | $1.8M |
| 6115210020 | Pnty Hse of Syn Fib Meas Lt 67 Dectex/Sngl Yrn, Kt | $505K | 30.02% | 94.74% | $152K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6115210000 | Panty Hose & Tght Syn Fib Meas Lt 67 Dctx/Syn, Knt | $263K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 81% of it. China pays 35.8% duty; Italy 15.5%.
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destination
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rate provision · imports
2.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 30.12% of imports for consumption.