6115.96.60.20 - Other (632)

This HTS category, 6115.96.60.20, specifically classifies knitted or crocheted hosiery and footwear without applied soles that are made of synthetic fibers and contain lace or net. This encompasses a wide array of items such as pantyhose, tights, stockings, and socks where these decorative elements are integral to their construction. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the presence of lace or net as a component, which differentiates it from other hosiery made from synthetic fibers.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 6115.96.60.10, which covers similar synthetic fiber hosiery but specifically includes items containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. Therefore, if the hosiery is primarily synthetic and features lace or net, it falls under 6115.96.60.20, whereas if it has a significant wool or fine animal hair content, it would be classified under the sibling category. This distinction hinges on the predominant fiber composition when lace or net is present.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is final, meaning that items meeting the criteria of being knitted or crocheted hosiery or footwear without applied soles, made of synthetic fibers, and containing lace or net are definitively classified under 6115.96.60.20. This serves as the most specific designation for such articles within this particular branch of the tariff schedule.