What is the HS code for Cotton Socks?

The HS code for Cotton Socks is 6115.95.10. Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, of cotton

What is the import duty rate for Cotton Socks in the EU?

The EU MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) duty rate for Cotton Socks (HS code 6115.95.10) is 12%, applied under the EU Combined Nomenclature (CN).

What is the US tariff rate for Cotton Socks?

The US MFN duty rate for Cotton Socks (HTS code 6115.95.10) is 14.6%, as listed in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Note that Section 301 tariffs may apply to goods of Chinese origin in addition to the MFN rate.

What is the UK import duty for Cotton Socks?

The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) duty rate for Cotton Socks (HS code 6115.95.10) is 12%. This applies post-Brexit and is independent of the EU rate.

Cotton Socks — HS Code

Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, of cotton

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HS Code

6115 — Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery

🇪🇺 EU

12%

EU TARIC

🇺🇸 US

14.6%

USITC HTS

🇬🇧 UK

12%

UK Global Tariff

Classification Context

Chapter

Chapter 61 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted

Heading

6115 — Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery

Applicable Rule

GRI 1 — 6115.95 for cotton hosiery ≥85% cotton by weight

Prior Rulings

EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)

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US — CBP CROSS Ruling Database

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UK — HMRC Trade Tariff

View UK Trade Tariff commodity

Classification Notes

Hosiery (socks, stockings, tights) is classified under 6115. Cotton socks with ≥85% cotton by weight are 6115.95. Ankle socks and crew socks use the same code. Blended socks (cotton/polyester) where cotton is less than 85% shift to 6115.96 (other).

MFN Duty Rates by Market

European Union

6115.95.10

12%

EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states

United States

6115.95.10

14.6%

US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods

United Kingdom

6115.95.10

12%

UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN

More Clothing & Apparel HS codes

Men's Cotton T-Shirt

6109.10.00

🇪🇺 12%🇺🇸 16.5%

Women's Polyester Dress

6104.43.00

🇪🇺 12%🇺🇸 14.9%

Leather Sneakers

6403.91.05

🇪🇺 3.7%🇺🇸 8.5%

Down Jacket

6201.92.00

🇪🇺 12%🇺🇸 27.7%

Baseball Cap

6505.00.60

🇪🇺 2.7%🇺🇸 16.8%

Cotton Hoodie / Sweatshirt

6110.20.10

🇪🇺 12%🇺🇸 16.5%

Official Sources & References

WCO HS Nomenclature

World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes

wcoomd.org

EU TARIC Database

European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates

ec.europa.eu

US HTS Schedule (USITC)

United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule

hts.usitc.gov

UK Global Tariff (HMRC)

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit

trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.

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