Import Duty on Socks
US general (MFN) import duty rates for Socks range from Free–18.8% across 12 HTS lines (e.g. HTS 6115.10.05.00 at Free), per USITC HTS release 2026HTSRev22. This is a planning estimate: Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, quotas and MPF/HMF are excluded and must be added separately.
Socks are cheap to make and expensive to get wrong, because the fiber split inside 6115 carries very different rates.
HTS lines and general duty rates
Read from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, release 2026HTSRev22. USITC HTS, verify line 6115.10.05.00.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Special rate (FTA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6115.10.05.00 | Surgical panty hose and surgical stockings with graduated compression for orthopedic treatment | Free | |
| 6115.10.10.00 | Of synthetic fibers (659) | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE, |
| 6115.10.15 | Of other textile materials | 16% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA, |
| 6115.10.30.00 | Of cotton (332) | 13.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,S |
| 6115.10.60.00 | Of other textile materials (832) | 9.9% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE, |
| 6115.21.00 | Of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex | 16% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE, |
| 6115.22.00.00 | Of synthetic fibers, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more (659) | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE, |
| 6115.29.80 | Other | 16% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA, |
| 6115.30.10.00 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 2.7% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,P |
| 6115.94.00.00 | Of wool or fine animal hair (432) | 11.3% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,S |
| 6115.96.60 | Containing lace or net | 18.8% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,S |
| 6115.99.40.00 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 1.6% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S |
What changes by country of origin
The MFN rate is the same regardless of where the goods are made. Everything below it is not.
| Origin | Base rate | US preference | What else attaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | Section 301 lists 1-4A apply to most consumer goods on top of MFN; the 2026 forced-labor 301 action adds a further layer. |
| Vietnam | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty. The 2026 forced-labor 301 action applies. No US FTA, so MFN is the base. |
| India | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. GSP expired, so MFN is the base. |
| Thailand | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. |
| Indonesia | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. |
| Mexico | MFN rate above | No USMCA line on these codes | USMCA: duty-free when the goods meet the rules of origin and the preference is claimed. MFN applies otherwise. |
Free-trade programs named on the lines in this group: Australia (AUSFTA) (11 lines), Bahrain (BHFTA) (11 lines), Chile (CLFTA) (11 lines), Colombia (CTPA) (11 lines), Israel (ILFTA) (11 lines), Jordan (JOFTA) (11 lines). A preference only applies when the goods meet that program's rules of origin and the claim is made on entry. This page does not estimate Section 301 list rates or anti-dumping duty; enter the applicable Section 301 rate in the calculator yourself and verify current list coverage and exclusions at the USTR exclusion notices.
What decides the rate
6115 covers pantyhose, tights, socks and other hosiery. The rate depends on fiber and on yarn size for some lines. Cotton and man-made fiber socks do not share a line, and a blended sock is classified by the fiber that predominates by weight.
Where this goes wrong
Compression socks marketed as medical devices may be regulated as such. The tariff classification is unchanged but the entry can pick up FDA interest, so keep the marketing claims consistent with the classification.
Inputs and assumptions
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Duty rate source | USITC HTS, release 2026HTSRev22 | Read at build time from the official schedule export. The general rate column. |
| Rate range in this category | Free–18.8% across 12 lines | The spread within one product category is the reason a category average is not usable. |
| MPF | 0.3464% of entered value, min $34.58, max $670.86 | CBP User Fee Table, FY2027. The ad valorem rate is statutory; the floor and cap are adjusted each October. |
| HMF | 0.125% of entered value, ocean cargo only | CBP User Fee Table. Not charged on air freight. |
| Customs value | Transaction value, normally the price paid for the goods | Freight and insurance are not part of US customs value, unlike CIF jurisdictions. |
Questions this page answers
What is the duty on cotton socks?
It depends on the fiber line inside 6115. Cotton and man-made fiber socks do not share a line, and the rates differ, so a blended sock is classified by its predominant fiber by weight.
Do compression socks classify as medical devices?
The tariff classification stays in 6115, but marketing them as medical devices can bring FDA interest. Keep the claims consistent with the classification to avoid a mismatch at entry.
Does this estimate include anti-dumping duty?
No. Anti-dumping and countervailing duty are case-specific and can exceed every other layer combined, so they are outside the estimate by design. The calculator covers base duty, the Section 301 and 232 layers you enter, the merchandise processing fee and the harbor maintenance fee.
Data release: 2026HTSRev22. Content as of November 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us and it gets corrected.