Cotton Thermal Socks from China
Thick-knit thermal cotton socks with waffle texture for warmth, crew height. Classified HTS 6115.95.90.00 as other cotton hosiery, not ski-suits. Texture enhances insulation without changing hosiery status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Prove thermal weave is knitted, not woven, via lab analysis if challenged
• No 'ski-suit' appearance per notes; single item stays in 6115
• Insulation claims ok if not orthopedic; monitor FTC guidelines