What certificates does a pair of crew socks need to enter the US?

For a pair of crew socks, the things you must have are: Fiber labels; Importer registration and customs bond.

The things you must have

• Fiber labels

  Your factory prints these labels; ask for photos before shipping.

• Importer registration and customs bond

  Your broker files CBP Form 5106; they'll arrange bonds for formal entries.

How many requirements are in the checklist?

The full checklist has 5 items: 0 apply to every product in this category, 5 apply only in some situations, and 0 are notes rather than steps.

Laboratory tests and their conditions

1610 testing for nonexempt fabrics; fiber content

This checklist doesn't list any mandatory laboratory tests for this product.

What to look at for this product

If your pair of crew socks has wool among its knitted fibers, ask your factory for the wool content information used for its textile labeling.

If your socks use several yarn types, request the fiber percentages for the body, cuff and heel yarns.

If your socks will have retail import markings, ask your supplier to confirm the country where the finished socks were manufactured.

If your socks will be listed online as imported, request the imported wording prepared for its online product listing.

If your socks will sell in New York, ask your supplier about PFAS finishes applied to its knitted yarns.

If your socks have a fiber claim, request analysis identifying the yarns in their knitted body, ribbed cuffs and heel sections.

Labels and state rules

List fiber percentages from highest to lowest. Put the country of origin on the front of the label; for garments with a collar, place it at the inside center of the neckline. Include the company name or RN, use English and provide care instructions. Online listings must say "Imported".

New York bans PFAS in clothing from 2025; California AB 1817 applies; Maine and Vermont regulate textiles in 2026 (secondary source).

How this page was prepared

This page matches a product name to the rule library. We haven't inspected the physical product, and this isn't legal advice.