HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6115.21 – Hosiery; panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted
HS code 6115.21 is the 6-digit subheading for hosiery, panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted. It is used for sheer nylon pantyhose, ultra-thin synthetic tights, microfiber sheer tights, fine denier synthetic hosiery and transparent synthetic pantyhose.
What HS 6115.21 covers
This HS code specifically targets panty hose and tights made from synthetic fibers, characterized by a fine yarn count of less than 67 decitex. This decitex measurement indicates a very fine, sheer, and lightweight fabric, typical of many fashion hosiery products. These items are widely traded globally, catering to consumer demand for everyday wear, fashion accessories, and specialized performance hosiery (excluding medical compression). Major importers are typically countries with large consumer markets and fashion industries, such as the US, EU member states, and Japan. Exporters often include nations with strong textile manufacturing bases, particularly those specializing in synthetic fiber production and knitting technology, like China, Italy, and Turkey. The key distinguishing factors for this code are the product type (panty hose/tights), fiber composition (synthetic), and the crucial yarn fineness (less than 67 decitex), which differentiates it from heavier or non-synthetic hosiery.
- Covers
- Sheer nylon pantyhose
- Ultra-thin synthetic tights
- Microfiber sheer tights
- Fine denier synthetic hosiery
- Transparent synthetic pantyhose
- Lightweight nylon tights
- Seamless sheer tights
- Examples
- Wolford Sheer Tights
- Falke Pure Matt 20 Tights
- Hanes Silk Reflections Sheer Pantyhose
- Oroblu All Colors 20 Tights
- Calzedonia Sheer 15 Denier Tights
Codes often confused with 6115.21
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 611522, which covers panty hose and tights of synthetic fibers but with a yarn count of 67 decitex or more, indicating a thicker, more opaque product. It's also distinct from 611529 for non-synthetic fiber tights.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 611521, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 611521 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Croatia, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $283M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $268M 22% of world exports
- 3 Croatia $158M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Croatia $126M 12% of world imports
- 2 France $105M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $89M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 6115.21
Brazil does not split HS 6115.21: its NCM code is 6115.21.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 61.15 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6115.21
What is HS code 611521?
HS code 611521 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hosiery; panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted. This HS code specifically targets panty hose and tights made from synthetic fibers, characterized by a fine yarn count of less than 67 decitex. This decitex measurement indicates a very fine, sheer, and lightweight fabric, typical of many fashion hosiery products. These items are widely traded globally, catering to consumer demand for everyday wear, fashion accessories, and specialized performance hosiery (excluding medical compression). Major importers are typically countries with large consumer markets and fashion industries, such as the US, EU member states, and Japan. Exporters often include nations with strong textile manufacturing bases, particularly those specializing in synthetic fiber production and knitting technology, like China, Italy, and Turkey. The key distinguishing factors for this code are the product type (panty hose/tights), fiber composition (synthetic), and the crucial yarn fineness (less than 67 decitex), which differentiates it from heavier or non-synthetic hosiery.
What products fall under HS code 611521?
Sheer nylon pantyhose, Ultra-thin synthetic tights, Microfiber sheer tights, Fine denier synthetic hosiery, Transparent synthetic pantyhose, Lightweight nylon tights, Seamless sheer tights
What are common misclassifications for HS code 611521?
This code is often confused with 611522, which covers panty hose and tights of synthetic fibers but with a yarn count of 67 decitex or more, indicating a thicker, more opaque product. It's also distinct from 611529 for non-synthetic fiber tights.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 611521?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 611521 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($283M, 23% of world exports), China ($268M) and Croatia ($158M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 goods under HS code 611521?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 611521 in UN Comtrade data were Croatia ($126M, 12% of world imports), France ($105M) and Germany ($89M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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.
How is HS code 611521 structured?
HS code 611521 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 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 611521?
In Brazil, HS code 611521 is NCM 6115.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.