Product classification

HS code for Wool socks: 6115.94

Hosiery and footwear, without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, women's full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).

Classification of wool socks under HS 6115.94

Wool socks are classified under HS code 6115.94, which specifically covers hosiery and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted, made of wool or fine animal hair. This classification falls under Chapter 61, which is dedicated to articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted. The term 'knitted' refers to the construction of the fabric through the interlocking of loops of yarn, which provides the elasticity typical of socks. To fall under subheading 6115.94, the socks must be predominantly made of wool (fiber from sheep or lambs) or fine animal hair (such as alpaca or mohair). This code excludes graduated compression hosiery (6115.10) and full-length stockings or pantyhose (6115.21 through 6115.30). The classification also requires that the socks do not have an applied sole; if a sole of leather or plastic is attached, the item may be reclassified as footwear under Chapter 64. For blended yarns, the classification follows the material that predominates by weight, provided the item remains a knitted hosiery product.

Covers
  • Knitted wool ankle socks
  • Knitted wool knee-high socks
  • Wool dress socks (knitted)
  • Wool hiking socks (knitted)
  • Fine animal hair socks (e.g., alpaca socks)
Also under 6115.94
  • Smartwool hiking socks
  • Darn Tough merino wool socks
  • UGG knitted slippers (without hard sole)
  • Falke wool socks
  • John Smedley cashmere socks

Codes often confused with 6115.94

Common mistake. A common error is classifying wool socks under 6115.95 (cotton) or 6115.96 (synthetic fibers) when the wool content is less than 50% in a blend. Another frequent misclassification is using 6115.10 for thick wool socks; however, 6115.10 is strictly for graduated compression hosiery used for medical purposes. Furthermore, if the socks have a rugged, non-slip sole sewn onto the bottom, they should be classified under heading 6405 as other footwear, rather than 6115.94.

6115.95Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)6115.96Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)6115.10Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted64.05Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64

Top exporters and importers of HS 611594 (the code used for wool socks), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611594 (the code used for wool socks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 611594, not only wool socks.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $110M
  2. 2 Germany $49M
  3. 3 United States $25M

World total: $378M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $58M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$40M
  3. 3 United States $21M

World total: $334M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for wool socks

Brazil classifies wool socks under NCM 6115.94.00: HS 6115.94 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about wool socks

What is the HS code for Wool socks?

The HS code for Wool socks is 611594 (Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, women's full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)). The HS code for knitted wool socks is 6115.94, which includes hosiery of wool or fine animal hair.

How do I classify Wool socks for customs?

Wool socks is classified under HS code 611594 — Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, women's full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are wool-blend socks classified here?

If wool is the predominant textile material by weight in the blend, the socks are classified under 6115.94. If another fiber like polyester predominates, they move to 6115.96.

Which countries are the top exporters of wool socks (HS 611594)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611594 (the code used for wool socks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 29% of world exports), Germany ($49M) and the United States ($25M). World exports came to about $378M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of wool socks (HS 611594)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 611594 (the code used for wool socks) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($58M, 17% of world imports), Russia (about $40M) and the United States ($21M). World imports came to about $334M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Wool socks the same in all countries?

The base HS code 611594 for Wool socks is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for wool socks in Brazil?

In Brazil, wool socks (HS 611594) is classified under NCM 6115.94.00.