6115.29 - Of other textile materials:

This HTS category, 6115.29, encompasses panty hose and tights that are knitted or crocheted and are not exclusively made from synthetic fibers measuring less than 67 decitex or synthetic fibers measuring 67 decitex or more. Therefore, this classification covers items where the fiber composition or other defining characteristics do not align with the specific subcategories of synthetic fiber hosiery already detailed. The primary focus remains on panty hose and tights, but their material composition or specific properties exclude them from more narrowly defined sibling categories.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 6115.21 and 6115.22, is crucial. Those sibling categories are specifically for panty hose and tights made of synthetic fibers, with the differentiation based on the decitex measurement of the single yarn. HTS 6115.29 serves as a residual category for panty hose and tights, meaning it captures those items not meeting the precise synthetic fiber and decitex requirements of the preceding codes. This ensures a comprehensive classification of all knitted or crocheted panty hose and tights.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on material. Subcategory 6115.29.40.00 specifically addresses panty hose and tights containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The residual subcategory, 6115.29.80, then captures all other remaining panty hose and tights that do not fall under the silk-specific or the previously excluded synthetic fiber categories. This tiered approach allows for accurate tariff application based on the predominant textile material.