Socks / Hosiery
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100% Cotton & Cotton-Rich Knitted Crew & Ankle Socks
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What is classified under HS Code 6115.95.00?
HS Code 6115.95.00 covers panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, knitted or crocheted, of cotton (Cotton crew socks, ankle socks, sports socks). In commercial practice these goods are traded as Socks / Hosiery made of 80% Cotton 17% Polyester 3% Elastane, and buyers, factories and customs brokers most often refer to them as socks, crew socks, ankle socks.
The code is read level by level: Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) narrows to Chapter 61 (Knitted or Crocheted Apparel), then Heading 6115 (Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, knitted or crocheted) and Subheading 6115.95 (Other hosiery, of cotton), ending at the 8-digit tariff line 6115.95.00. The first six digits follow the WCO international standard and stay the same in every country; the final two digits are the national subdivision used for duty assessment and trade statistics.
- Classification is decided by the heading text and the material and construction it names — here, 80% Cotton 17% Polyester 3% Elastane and Socks / Hosiery.
- If a shipment mixes this product with other textile articles, each item is classified under its own heading; goods put up in sets follow the essential-character rule (GIR 3).
- When the same product exists in several materials, the material named in this code (80% Cotton 17% Polyester 3% Elastane) is the one that must appear on the invoice and packing list.
How to declare HS Code 6115.95.00
- Commercial invoice: print 6115.95.00 next to the item description (Socks / Hosiery) with the material composition (80% Cotton 17% Polyester 3% Elastane) matching the code text exactly.
- Packing list: keep quantities, net and gross weights and carton counts consistent with the invoice line for this code.
- Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading: repeat the same code so bank document checkers under an L/C and customs officers see one consistent classification across all documents.
- Before shipment: verify the code against the destination country's current tariff schedule — duty rates, restrictions and required certificates are set nationally, not by the HS code itself. Note for this code: Packaged in multi-pairs (3-pack, 6-pack) with header cards and metal hook clips.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is HS Code 6115.95.00?
HS Code 6115.95.00 is the internationally recognized 8-digit tariff classification for "Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, knitted or crocheted, of cotton (Cotton crew socks, ankle socks, sports socks)". It falls under Chapter 61 (Knitted or Crocheted Apparel).
Which products are classified under HS Code 6115.95.00?
This code covers Socks / Hosiery made of 80% Cotton 17% Polyester 3% Elastane. Key commercial items include socks, crew socks, ankle socks, sports socks.
How is custom duty calculated for HS Code 6115.95.00?
Custom duty rates depend on the destination country customs schedule, trade agreements (GSP, LDC duty-free access, FTA), and invoice valuation. Packaged in multi-pairs (3-pack, 6-pack) with header cards and metal hook clips.
What shipping and commercial documents require HS Code 6115.95.00?
This HS Code must be declared accurately on Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Customs Export/Import Declarations.