About HS Code 611599
This residual HS code covers knitted or crocheted hosiery and footwear made from textile materials not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 6115.9, excluding those with applied soles. This often includes items made from specialty fibers, blends where no single fiber predominates, or natural fibers other than cotton, wool, or synthetic. International trade in this category tends to involve more niche markets, luxury goods, or products with unique material compositions like bamboo, modal, or silk blends. Importers are typically high-income countries seeking premium or specialized comfort wear, while exporters might be countries known for specific textile expertise or sustainable manufacturing. The trade dynamics are influenced by fashion trends, demand for natural or eco-friendly materials, and the pursuit of unique comfort properties, making it a diverse but less volume-driven segment compared to synthetic or cotton hosiery.
Products Under This Code
Bamboo fiber socks, modal blend ankle socks, silk-blend slipper socks, linen-blend knitted footwear, alpaca-blend crew socks, ramie knitted socks, hemp fiber socks
Real World Examples
Smartwool (some specialty blends), Darn Tough (select blends), Falke (luxury blends), Boody (bamboo socks), Uniqlo Heattech (some non-synthetic predominant blends)
Common Misclassification
This code is frequently confused with 611595 (cotton) or 611596 (synthetic) if the primary fiber isn't clearly identified or if it's a blend not predominantly one material, requiring careful analysis of the composition. It's the 'catch-all' for other textile materials.
Products Classified Under 6115.99
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Italy and Japan are known for high-quality specialty textile hosiery, with demand from luxury markets in the EU and North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 611599?
HS code 611599 covers: Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex). This residual HS code covers knitted or crocheted hosiery and footwear made from textile materials not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 6115.9, excluding those with applied soles. This often includes items made from specialty fibers, blends where no single fiber predominates, or natural fibers other than cotton, wool, or synthetic. International trade in this category tends to involve more niche markets, luxury goods, or products with unique material compositions like bamboo, modal, or silk blends. Importers are typically high-income countries seeking premium or specialized comfort wear, while exporters might be countries known for specific textile expertise or sustainable manufacturing. The trade dynamics are influenced by fashion trends, demand for natural or eco-friendly materials, and the pursuit of unique comfort properties, making it a diverse but less volume-driven segment compared to synthetic or cotton hosiery.
What products fall under HS code 611599?
Bamboo fiber socks, modal blend ankle socks, silk-blend slipper socks, linen-blend knitted footwear, alpaca-blend crew socks, ramie knitted socks, hemp fiber socks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 611599?
This code is frequently confused with 611595 (cotton) or 611596 (synthetic) if the primary fiber isn't clearly identified or if it's a blend not predominantly one material, requiring careful analysis of the composition. It's the 'catch-all' for other textile materials.
How is HS code 611599 structured?
HS code 611599 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (61) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.