Product classification
HS code for Compression stockings: 6115.10
Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted.
Classification of compression stockings under HS 6115.10
Graduated compression hosiery, commonly known as compression stockings, is classified under HS code 611510. This code is situated within Chapter 61, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted. Heading 6115 specifically includes pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks, and other hosiery. The subheading 611510 is unique because it focuses on the functional aspect of the garment: "graduated compression." These items are designed to apply a specific pressure gradient to the legs, usually highest at the ankle and decreasing towards the top, to aid blood circulation and treat conditions like varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis. Because these are knitted or crocheted textile products, they are classified as apparel rather than medical devices under Chapter 90, despite their therapeutic use. The classification depends on the construction method (knitting) and the specific physical property of providing graduated pressure, which distinguishes them from standard hosiery found in other subheadings of 6115. The material composition (e.g., synthetic fibers or cotton) does not change the primary classification as long as the graduated compression criteria are met.
- Covers
- Varicose vein stockings
- Graduated compression socks for travel
- Medical support hosiery (knitted)
- Anti-embolism stockings
- Compression tights for therapeutic use
- Also under 6115.10
- Jobst Compression Stockings
- Sigvaris Compression Hosiery
- Medi Compression Socks
- CEP Compression Sportswear
- Comrad Compression Socks
Codes often confused with 6115.10
Common mistake. Compression stockings are frequently misclassified under HS code 611595 (socks of cotton) or 611596 (socks of synthetic fibers). These codes are for standard hosiery that lacks graduated compression. Additionally, some importers attempt to use HS code 9021 for orthopedic appliances; however, the Explanatory Notes for Chapter 61 clarify that knitted compression hosiery remains in 611510.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611510 (the code used for compression stockings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611510 (the code used for compression stockings) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 611510, not only compression stockings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $181M 27% of world exports
- 2 Italy $61M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 United States $53M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $661M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $90M 13% of world imports
- 2 France $50M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $47M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $685M 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 compression stockings
Brazil splits HS 6115.10 into 12 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6115.10.11Compression tights, synthetic, under 67 dtex
- 6115.10.12Compression tights, synthetic, 67 dtex or more
- 6115.10.13Compression tights of wool or fine animal hair
- 6115.10.14Cotton compression tights
- 6115.10.19Compression tights of other textiles
- 6115.10.21Women's compression hose, man-made, under 67 dtex
- 6115.10.22Women's cotton compression hose, under 67 dtex
- 6115.10.29Other women's compression hose, under 67 dtex
- 6115.10.91Other compression hosiery of wool or fine hair
- 6115.10.92Other cotton compression hosiery
- 6115.10.93Other synthetic-fibre compression hosiery
- 6115.10.99Other compression hosiery of other textiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about compression stockings
What is the HS code for Compression stockings?
The HS code for Compression stockings is 611510 (Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted). The HS code for graduated compression hosiery, including stockings for varicose veins, is 611510.
How do I classify Compression stockings for customs?
Compression stockings is classified under HS code 611510 — Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are athletic compression sleeves included here?
If the sleeves are knitted and provide graduated compression, they may fall under 6115, but if they are simple elasticated supports without graduated pressure, they might be classified under 6307 or 6117.
Which countries are the top exporters of compression stockings (HS 611510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611510 (the code used for compression stockings) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($181M, 27% of world exports), Italy ($61M) and the United States ($53M). World exports came to about $661M, 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 compression stockings (HS 611510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611510 (the code used for compression stockings) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($90M, 13% of world imports), France ($50M) and the United Kingdom ($47M). World imports came to about $685M, 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 Compression stockings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611510 for Compression stockings 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 compression stockings in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 611510 into 12 NCM codes, so the right one for compression stockings depends on the product's details: 6115.10.11 (Compression tights, synthetic, under 67 dtex), 6115.10.12 (Compression tights, synthetic, 67 dtex or more), 6115.10.13 (Compression tights of wool or fine animal hair), 6115.10.14 (Cotton compression tights), 6115.10.19 (Compression tights of other textiles), 6115.10.21 (Women's compression hose, man-made, under 67 dtex), and more.