HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 6115.30 – Hosiery; women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted

HS code 6115.30 is the 6-digit subheading for hosiery, women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted. It is used for sheer nylon stockings, ultra-thin knee-highs, transparent full-length hosiery, fine denier support stockings (non-compression) and micro-mesh stockings.

What HS 6115.30 covers

This specific HS code targets women's sheer hosiery, including full-length stockings and knee-highs, characterized by a very fine yarn count (less than 67 decitex). This indicates delicate, often transparent or semi-transparent products, explicitly excluding medical compression hosiery. The international trade in these items is driven by fashion trends, seasonal demand, and the widespread use of hosiery in many cultures for both aesthetic and practical purposes. Manufacturers often specialize in advanced knitting techniques for fine denier yarns, requiring precision and quality control. Importers include major retailers, fashion distributors, and online stores in developed markets, while exporters are typically countries with sophisticated hosiery production facilities and expertise in synthetic fiber processing. The market is sensitive to fashion cycles and consumer preferences for sheerness and comfort.

Covers: Sheer nylon stockings
Ultra-thin knee-highs
Transparent full-length hosiery
Fine denier support stockings (non-compression)
Micro-mesh stockings
Seamless sheer hosiery
Ultra-sheer tights (if full-length/knee-length)
Examples: Wolford 'Satin Opaque 50' (if sheer enough)
Falke 'Pure Matt 20'
Hanes 'Silk Reflections'
Oroblu 'Different 20'
Calzedonia 'Total Shaper 20 Denier'

Codes often confused with 6115.30

Common mistake. Easily confused with 611510 (panty hose/tights) or 61152X (graduated compression hosiery). The key is 'women's, full-length or knee-length' and 'less than 67 decitex' for single yarn.

6115.10Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted

Top exporters and importers of HS code 611530, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 611530 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10% 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 China $81M 33% of world exports
2 Italy $48M 19% of world exports
3 Germany $15M 5.9% of world exports

World total: $250M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 Germany $21M 10% of world imports
2 Italy $17M 8.4% of world imports
3 France $16M 8.2% of world imports

World total: $197M 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 codes for 6115.30 3

Brazil splits HS 6115.30 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

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.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/611530/

{
  "code": "611530",
  "description": "Hosiery; women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted",
  "section": "XI",
  "parent": "6115"
}

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Questions about HS 6115.30

What is HS code 611530?

HS code 611530 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hosiery; women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted. This specific HS code targets women's sheer hosiery, including full-length stockings and knee-highs, characterized by a very fine yarn count (less than 67 decitex). This indicates delicate, often transparent or semi-transparent products, explicitly excluding medical compression hosiery. The international trade in these items is driven by fashion trends, seasonal demand, and the widespread use of hosiery in many cultures for both aesthetic and practical purposes. Manufacturers often specialize in advanced knitting techniques for fine denier yarns, requiring precision and quality control. Importers include major retailers, fashion distributors, and online stores in developed markets, while exporters are typically countries with sophisticated hosiery production facilities and expertise in synthetic fiber processing. The market is sensitive to fashion cycles and consumer preferences for sheerness and comfort.

What products fall under HS code 611530?

Sheer nylon stockings, ultra-thin knee-highs, transparent full-length hosiery, fine denier support stockings (non-compression), micro-mesh stockings, seamless sheer hosiery, ultra-sheer tights (if full-length/knee-length)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 611530?

Easily confused with 611510 (panty hose/tights) or 61152X (graduated compression hosiery). The key is 'women's, full-length or knee-length' and 'less than 67 decitex' for single yarn.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 611530?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 611530 in UN Comtrade data were China ($81M, 33% of world exports), Italy ($48M) and Germany ($15M). World exports came to about $250M, 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 611530?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 611530 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($21M, 10% of world imports), Italy ($17M) and France ($16M). World imports came to about $197M, 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 611530 structured?

HS code 611530 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 611530?

Brazil splits HS code 611530 into 3 NCM codes: 6115.30.10 (Women's stockings, man-made fibres, under 67 dtex), 6115.30.20 (Women's cotton stockings, under 67 dtex), 6115.30.90 (Women's stockings of other textiles, under 67 dtex). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.