SITCSection 8

Hosiery, N.E.S.

Name: Hosiery, N.E.S. (SITC 84629) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$100.7MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 84629

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SITCSection 8

Hosiery, N.E.S.

$100.7MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 84629

U.S. imports of hosiery, n.e.s. (SITC 84629) totaled $100.7M in April 2026, traded with 88 countries.

Importers of Hosiery, N.E.S. paid $20.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $87.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Hosiery, N.E.S. imports of $100.7M in April 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $122.9M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Residual hosiery not captured by more specific headings — such as men's socks, children's socks, ankle socks, and specialty athletic hosiery — falls under this not-elsewhere-specified provision after more precise classifications have been ruled out. The breadth of this heading makes it a common landing point for novel hosiery formats, including performance athletic socks with embedded cushioning zones or antimicrobial treatments, where no dedicated provision exists. Fiber content, construction, and end-user demographic (men's, children's, unisex) remain relevant for determining the correct HTS subheading within the broader chapter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of hosiery most commonly classify under the N.E.S. provision?

Men's and boys' socks, children's socks, ankle socks, and specialty performance socks (such as athletic, hiking, or compression-lite styles that do not meet the graduated compression threshold) are the most frequent articles here. Any hosiery article that does not fit the specific provisions for compression hosiery, pantyhose, tights, or fine women's stockings will generally land in this residual heading.

Do antimicrobial or moisture-wicking treatments affect the classification of socks under this heading?

Functional treatments such as antimicrobial finishes or moisture-wicking coatings generally do not change the hosiery classification, as the essential character remains that of a knitted sock or stocking. However, if a treatment involves a substantial coating of rubber or plastics that alters the article's character, reclassification to a rubber or plastics heading could be warranted. Importers introducing novel performance socks should verify classification with a licensed customs broker.

U.S. imports of hosiery, n.e.s. (SITC 84629) totaled $100.7M in April 2026, traded with 88 countries.

Importers of Hosiery, N.E.S. paid $20.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $87.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Hosiery, N.E.S. imports of $100.7M in April 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $122.9M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Residual hosiery not captured by more specific headings — such as men's socks, children's socks, ankle socks, and specialty athletic hosiery — falls under this not-elsewhere-specified provision after more precise classifications have been ruled out. The breadth of this heading makes it a common landing point for novel hosiery formats, including performance athletic socks with embedded cushioning zones or antimicrobial treatments, where no dedicated provision exists. Fiber content, construction, and end-user demographic (men's, children's, unisex) remain relevant for determining the correct HTS subheading within the broader chapter.

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Imports: $100.7M; from 88 countries
Exports: $7.6M
Trade balance: Deficit of $93.1M; net importer

YTD $491.7M (April 2026) · 14.2K shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
CHINA	$31.0M	$222K	-$30.7M
PAKISTAN	$16.3M	--	-$16.3M
VIETNAM	$13.2M	--	-$13.2M
CAMBODIA	$11.4M	--	-$11.4M
EL SALVADOR	$7.6M	$54K	-$7.5M

CHINA

Imports$31.0M

Exports$222K

Balance-$30.7M

PAKISTAN

Imports$16.3M

Exports--

Balance-$16.3M

VIETNAM

Imports$13.2M

Exports--

Balance-$13.2M

CAMBODIA

Imports$11.4M

Exports--

Balance-$11.4M

EL SALVADOR

Imports$7.6M

Exports$54K

Balance-$7.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of hosiery most commonly classify under the N.E.S. provision?

Men's and boys' socks, children's socks, ankle socks, and specialty performance socks (such as athletic, hiking, or compression-lite styles that do not meet the graduated compression threshold) are the most frequent articles here. Any hosiery article that does not fit the specific provisions for compression hosiery, pantyhose, tights, or fine women's stockings will generally land in this residual heading.

Do antimicrobial or moisture-wicking treatments affect the classification of socks under this heading?

Functional treatments such as antimicrobial finishes or moisture-wicking coatings generally do not change the hosiery classification, as the essential character remains that of a knitted sock or stocking. However, if a treatment involves a substantial coating of rubber or plastics that alters the article's character, reclassification to a rubber or plastics heading could be warranted. Importers introducing novel performance socks should verify classification with a licensed customs broker.