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U.S. imports of synthetic fiber socks, hosiery & sockless footwear (HS 611596) totaled $112.1M in July 2026, traded with 73 countries.
Importers of Synthetic Fiber Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear paid $24.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $104.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Synthetic Fiber Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear imports of $112.1M in July 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $85.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSynthetic fibers — primarily nylon, polyester, and acrylic — dominate performance and athletic sock construction, and this heading captures that broad commercial segment. The US schedule includes five 10-digit lines, with separate provisions for lace-containing articles (6115966010, 6115966020) and for goods with 23% or more wool or fine animal hair content (6115966010, 6115969010), a blend threshold that matters for duty and quota purposes. China and Vietnam together account for the bulk of US supply, with El Salvador a notable Western Hemisphere source. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods, making Vietnam and El Salvador increasingly attractive sourcing alternatives.
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10.4K shipments/mo
Within heading 611596, specific lines (6115966010 and 6115969010) apply to articles containing 23% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. If the wool or fine animal hair content reaches the chief-weight threshold, the article may instead be classified under heading 611594 (wool/fine animal hair hosiery). Importers should obtain precise fiber-content breakdowns from manufacturers to determine the correct line.
Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin knitted synthetic hosiery have accelerated sourcing shifts toward Vietnam and El Salvador, both of which appear among the top suppliers for this heading. El Salvador's proximity and CAFTA-DR eligibility (subject to rules of origin) make it attractive for shorter lead-time programs, while Vietnam offers scale for high-volume synthetic sock production.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115969020 | Socks Ot Hosry, Syn Fib, Knit, NESOI | $110.2M | 21.40% | 92.69% | $23.6M |
| 6115969010 | Scks,Hsry, Syn Fib,Knt;gt= 23% Wl/Fa,Exc Grad Comp | $1.4M | 21.32% | 97.55% | $292K |
| 6115966020 | Socks,Ot Hosry,Ftwr W/Out Sl Synfib Cont Lace,Knit | $527K | 26.42% | 88.20% | $139K |
| 6115966010 | Scks,Hsry,Ftwr W/O Syn Cnt Lace,Knt, Gt=23%wl/Fah | $30K | 12.49% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6115960000 | Socks & Other Hosiery NESOI of Syn Fibers, Knit | $3.8M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$112.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 72% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
6.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 21.42%.