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.
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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.
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