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Synthetic Dress Socks from Japan

Men's dress socks knitted from nylon-polyester blend, with smooth weave for formal suiting. HTS 6115.29.80 classifies these as other hosiery of synthetic materials.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Note left-over-right closure for men's classification per notes

• Provide pattern books showing no soles or footwear features

• Invoice as 'hosiery socks' not 'dress shoes accessories'