Non-cotton knit panty hose from India
India exported $69.0 million of non-cotton knit panty hose (HS 6115.29) in FY2025-26, up 6.3% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.6% to 26% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 22.6% to 28.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.6%China 22.6%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $69MUp 6.3% on last year
- HS code
- 6115.29Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115.29.40.00 | Of other textile materials: Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 2.6% | 12.6% | 22.6% |
| 6115.29.80 | Of other textile materials: Other | 16% | 26% | 28.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of non-cotton knit panty hose
India's exports to all countries under HS 6115.29, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6115.29 is 12%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoSCTL
- Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on non-cotton knit panty hose from India?
12.6% to 26% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6115.29, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 22.6% to 28.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for non-cotton knit panty hose?
6115.29, under heading 6115 (Panty 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). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export non-cotton knit panty hose?
Yes. India exported $69.0 million under HS 6115.29 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.