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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SITC 84629Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $166.4M; YTD $951.9M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $9.1M

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U.S. imports of hosiery, n.e.s. (SITC 84629) totaled $166.4M in July 2026, traded with 93 countries.

Importers of Hosiery, N.E.S. paid $33.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $145.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Hosiery, N.E.S. imports of $166.4M in July 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $136.0M.

Last updated: July 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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19.8K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$166.4MYoY · Pro

Exports

$9.1MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$224.1M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 59 of 419 in section 8

Share of section 8 imports0.37%

Basic heading 84629 · $166.4M of $44.8B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

China and Pakistan together supply 59% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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States

destination

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Ports

entry

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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.