U.S. imports of Wool & Fine Animal Hair Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear (HS 611594) totaled $4.8M in August 2026, imported from 52 countries.
Importers of Wool & Fine Animal Hair Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear paid $1.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wool & Fine Animal Hair Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear imports of $4.8M in August 2026 ran 217% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: August 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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682 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 6 of 9 in heading 6115
Subheading 611594 · $4.8M of $218.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115940000 | Socks & Ot Hosry & Ftwr W/Out Appld Sls Wool, Knit | $4.6M | 24.63% | 99.04% | $1.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6115940000 | Socks & Ot Hosry & Ftwr W/Out Appld Sls Wool, Knit | $3.0M |
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
$4.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $24.7M of Wool & Fine Animal Hair Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear and exported $24.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Portugal together supply 72% of it. China pays 31.3% duty; Portugal 11.3%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.63% of imports for consumption.