U.S. imports of Cotton Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear (HS 611595) totaled $58.7M in August 2026, imported from 76 countries.
Importers of Cotton Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear paid $11.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cotton Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear imports of $58.7M in August 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $49.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCotton construction makes this the broadest-volume hosiery category by unit count in US imports, serving mass-market apparel, athletic, and workwear channels. Pakistan leads US supply — a reflection of that country's deep integration in cotton yarn and knit fabric production — with China and Honduras also significant sources. The US schedule distinguishes lace-containing cotton hosiery (6115956000) from other cotton hosiery (6115959000), a fiber-trim detail that affects classification. Importers sourcing from Honduras may benefit from preferential duty treatment under CAFTA-DR, subject to applicable rules of origin.
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9.3K import shipments a month
Line 6115956000 applies specifically to socks and other hosiery of cotton that contain lace as a component, while 6115959000 covers other cotton hosiery not elsewhere specified. The presence of lace trim or lace fabric in the article is the determining factor. Importers should confirm with suppliers whether any lace content is present, as misclassification between these lines can affect duty liability.
Pakistan's prominence reflects its vertically integrated cotton textile industry, with strong capacity in yarn spinning, knitting, and finishing that enables competitive pricing on high-volume commodity sock programs. This concentration creates supply-chain risk for US importers; diversification into Vietnam, Honduras, or Cambodia is a common mitigation strategy, though each alternative carries its own rules-of-origin and lead-time considerations.
Subheading 2 of 9 in heading 6115
Subheading 611595 · $58.7M of $218.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$58.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $646.3M of Cotton Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear and exported $42.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115959000 | Socks & Ot Hosry & Ftwr W/Out Soles of Ot Cot, Knit | $58.7M | 20.29% | 80.51% | $11.9M |
| 6115956000 | Socks, Ot Hosry, Ftwr W/Out Sls Cot Cont Lace, Knit | $168K | 21.10% | 100.00% | $35K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6115950000 | Socks & Other Hosiery NESOI of Cotton, Knit | $2.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Pakistan and China together supply 47% of it. China pays 33.3% duty; El Salvador 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
13.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 20.29% of imports for consumption.