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U.S. exports of wool & fine animal hair socks, hosiery & sockless footwear (HS 611594) totaled $2.8M in July 2026.
Importers of Wool & Fine Animal Hair Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear paid $340K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $1.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wool & Fine Animal Hair Socks, Hosiery & Sockless Footwear imports of $1.9M in July 2026 ran 83% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: July 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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513 shipments/mo
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115940000 | Socks & Ot Hosry & Ftwr W/Out Appld Sls Wool, Knit | $1.9M | 17.76% | 89.03% | $340K |
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 | $2.8M |
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.
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Imports
$1.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Netherlands together take 79% of it.
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rate provision · imports
11.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 17.76%.