Import duty on socks & hosiery

Synthetic knit socks are 6115.96 at 14.6%; cotton socks sit in adjacent 6115 subheadings.

General rate (6115.96.9020)
14.6%
Effective from China
32.1%

base + Section 301

This is an informational estimate, not a customs ruling. Tariffs change frequently — confirm the live rate on the official USITC HTS and read our methodology & disclaimer. For a binding classification, consult a licensed customs broker or request a CBP ruling.

Worked duty example

A $2,000 ocean shipment of socks & hosiery from China, using 6115.96.9020.

Duty stack · from China
General (Column 1) rate
14.6%
Section 301 — China (List 4A)
+ 7.5%
Section 122 — 10% global baseline
+ 10%
Effective duty32.1%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
Customs value$2,000.00
Base duty14.6%$292.00
Section 301 — China (List 4A)7.5%$150.00
Section 122 — 10% global baseline10%$200.00
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)$2.62
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.13%$2.50
Freight$240.00
Total landed cost(~32.1% duty)$2,887.12
  • · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.

China vs other origins

How much of the duty on socks & hosiery is origin-specific.

Effective duty by origin6115.96.9020
OriginBaseExtra tariffsEffective
China14.6%+ 17.5%32.1%
Vietnam14.6%+ 10%24.6%
India14.6%+ 10%24.6%
Germany14.6%+ 10%24.6%
Mexico14.6%14.6%

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