U.S. imports of Synthetic Fiber Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear (HS 611596) totaled $121.9M in September 2026, imported from 77 countries.
Importers of Synthetic Fiber Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear paid $29.4M in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 24.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Synthetic Fiber Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear imports of $121.9M in September 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $94.4M.
Last updated: September 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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12.6K import shipments a month
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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Subheading 1 of 9 in heading 6115
Subheading 611596 · $121.9M of $218.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115969020 | Socks Ot Hosry, Syn Fib, Knit, NESOI | $127.2M | 24.92% | 95.76% | $31.7M |
| 6115969010 | Scks, Hsry, Syn Fib, Knt; Gt= 23% Wl/Fa, Exc Grad Comp | $1.4M | 15.71% | 66.65% | $217K |
| 6115966020 | Socks, Ot Hosry, Ftwr W/Out Sl Synfib Cont Lace, Knit | $484K | 28.49% | 99.45% | $138K |
| 6115966010 | Scks, Hsry, Ftwr W/O Syn Cnt Lace, Knt, Gt=23%wl/Fah | $8K | 34.70% | 100.00% | $3K |
Scks, Hsry, Syn Fib, Knt; Gt= 23% Wl/Fa, Exc Grad Comp
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 | $3.9M |
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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$121.9MYoY · free account
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—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1B of Synthetic Fiber Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear.
Imports · September 2026
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China and Vietnam together supply 67% of it. China pays 27.0% duty; El Salvador 0.0%.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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rate provision · imports
7.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.11% of imports for consumption.