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U.S. imports of wool & fine animal hair socks, hosiery & sockless footwear (HS 611594) totaled $971K in April 2026, traded with 43 countries.
Importers of Wool & Fine Animal Hair Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear paid $202K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $984K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wool & Fine Animal Hair Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear imports of $971K in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $874K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWool and fine animal hair give this hosiery category its thermal and moisture-management properties, positioning it primarily in outdoor, athletic, and premium lifestyle retail segments. All US imports enter under a single 10-digit line, 6115940000, as knitted or crocheted articles. China leads supply, with Cambodia and Italy also among the top sources — Italy's presence reflecting the premium merino and cashmere sock market. Importers should note that articles containing fine animal hair (such as cashmere or alpaca) may require fiber-content verification to confirm the correct heading versus cotton or synthetic alternatives.
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Yes — heading 611594 covers hosiery of both wool and fine animal hair, which includes cashmere, alpaca, angora, and other fine-hair fibers as defined in Chapter 51 of the HTS. The article must be knitted or crocheted. Importers should confirm fiber identity and content percentage with supplier documentation, as fine animal hair classifications can be subject to CBP scrutiny.
Knitted wool hosiery originating in China is subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current tariff list applicability and factor these additional duties into cost modeling. A licensed customs broker can confirm the current rate and any applicable exclusions.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $3K | $863K | +$861K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $158K | $110K | -$47K |
| ITALY | $174K | -- | -$174K |
| CAMBODIA | $169K | -- | -$169K |
| JAPAN | $6K | $117K | +$111K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115940000 | SOCKS & OT HOSRY & FTWR W/OUT APPLD SLS WOOL, KNIT | $971K | 20.50% | $202K |
SOCKS & OT HOSRY & FTWR W/OUT APPLD SLS WOOL, KNIT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6115940000 | SOCKS & OT HOSRY & FTWR W/OUT APPLD SLS WOOL, KNIT | $1.3M |
SOCKS & OT HOSRY & FTWR W/OUT APPLD SLS WOOL, KNIT
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SWEATERS, PULLOVERS ETC, KNIT ETC, COTTON
HS 611020
T-SHIRTS, SINGLETS, TANK TOPS ETC, KNIT ETC COTTON
HS 610910
SWEATERS, PULLOVERS ETC, KNIT ETC, MANMADE FIBERS
HS 611030
T-SHIRTS, SINGLETS ETC, KNIT ETC, TEXTILES NESOI
HS 610990
W/G TROUSER OVERALL BREECHES SHORTS SYN FIB, KNIT
HS 610463
MEN'S OR BOYS' SHIRTS OF MANMADE FIBERS, KNITTED O
HS 610520
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $37K | $622K | +$586K |
| Unidentified | $5K | $365K | +$360K |
| Ohio | $224K | $83K | -$141K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $481K | +$481K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $365K | +$365K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $231K | $43K | -$188K |