Wool-Blend Knee-High Stockings

These knee-high stockings are knitted from synthetic fibers blended with 25% wool, providing warmth and elasticity for everyday wear. They fall under HTS 6115.96.90.10 due to being hosiery of synthetic fibers containing 23% or more wool by weight, not specified elsewhere. The wool content enhances durability and moisture-wicking properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇲🇽Mexico14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇨🇦Canada14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇩🇪Germany14.6%+10.0%24.6%
🇯🇵Japan14.6%+10.0%24.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6115.95.90Higher: 31% vs 24.6%

If wool content is under 23% by weight

Lower wool proportion shifts classification to other synthetic hosiery without the wool threshold in this subheading.

6115.21.00Higher: 33.5% vs 24.6%

If primarily cotton with wool blend

Cotton-dominant material (≥50% cotton) moves to cotton hosiery heading, regardless of wool addition.

6403.51.90Higher: 27.5% vs 24.6%

If featuring applied soles as footwear

Addition of soles transforms hosiery into footwear without applied soles exclusion, changing to Chapter 64.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥23% wool, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification or penalties

Include detailed composition labels and country-of-origin certificates in documentation for CBP review

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as 100% synthetic to evade duties; accurate invoices prevent audits