Cotton Slouch Socks from Japan
Loose-fitting slouch socks knitted from cotton with fold-down cuffs for fashion wear. Classified in HTS 6115.95.90.00 as other cotton hosiery, not tights or pantyhose. Casual style without waist-tightening fits hosiery definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Specify 'no drawstring or ribbed waistband' in docs per heading 6109 exclusion notes
• Care labels must match composition; cotton blends need exact percentages
• Avoid describing as 'stockings' if below knee to prevent higher subheadings