Wool-Rich Artificial Fiber Compression Socks from Germany
Graduated compression socks knitted from viscose and 25% wool for therapeutic varicose vein support, classified as 'other' hosiery under HTS 6115.99.19.10 due to artificial fiber base and wool content exceeding 23%. Excludes full socks if ankle-style but fits as hosiery per HTS hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain compression level certifications (e.g
• RAL-GZ 387) and fiber analysis reports for FDA/customs scrutiny
• Declare as 'graduated compression hosiery' explicitly to align with HTS examples like varicose stockings