6115.10.40.00 - Of synthetic fibers (632) 🖩

This HTS classification, 6115.10.40.00, specifically designates graduated compression hosiery, such as stockings for varicose veins, when such items are knitted or crocheted and primarily constructed from synthetic fibers. The key defining characteristic for this category is the graduated compression feature, designed to apply varying pressure along the leg to aid circulation. This differentiates it from general hosiery, and the material composition is crucial for accurate classification.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While all fall under graduated compression hosiery, 6115.10.30.00 covers items made of cotton, and 6115.10.55.00 pertains to those made from artificial fibers. Furthermore, 6115.10.60.00 encompasses graduated compression hosiery made from other textile materials not falling into the aforementioned categories. The distinction here lies solely in the primary textile fiber used in the knitted or crocheted construction of the graduated compression garment.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into this specific code requires a definitive determination that the graduated compression hosiery is indeed knitted or crocheted, provides graduated compression, and its predominant fiber content is synthetic. Examples include medical-grade compression stockings designed for therapeutic purposes, as well as advanced athletic compression wear that utilizes synthetic materials to achieve graduated pressure.