Product classification
HS code for Leg warmers: 6117.80
Clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6117.
Classification of leg warmers under HS 6117.80
Leg warmers are classified under HS code 6117.80, which covers other made-up clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted. In the Harmonized System, garments and accessories are distinguished by their construction and use. Leg warmers, typically worn over the lower legs to provide warmth or for aesthetic purposes in dance and fitness, do not meet the definition of hosiery (socks or stockings) under heading 6115 because they generally lack a foot component. As they are "made up" from knitted fabric and serve as an accessory rather than a primary garment like trousers, they fall into the residual category of 6117. This classification applies regardless of the material (wool, acrylic, or cotton) as long as the item is knitted or crocheted.
- Covers
- Knitted acrylic leg warmers for dance
- Woolen crocheted leg sleeves
- Elasticated knitted thermal leg warmers
- Patterned knit leg accessories for fashion
- Ribbed knit stirrup-style leg warmers
- Also under 6117.80
- Nike headbands
- Adidas wristbands
- Lululemon leg warmers
- Buff neck gaiters
- Urban Outfitters knitted accessories
Codes often confused with 6117.80
Common mistake. Leg warmers are frequently misclassified under HS code 6115, which covers pantyhose, tights, stockings, and socks. However, 6115 requires the garment to cover the foot. They are also sometimes confused with gaiters or spats under HS code 6406.90; however, gaiters are typically made of woven fabric or leather and are designed to protect the footwear, whereas leg warmers are knitted accessories for the leg itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611780 (the code used for leg warmers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611780 (the code used for leg warmers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 611780, not only leg warmers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $711M 57% of world exports
- 2 Spain $69M 5.5% of world exports
- 3 Italy $57M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $205M 20% of world imports
- 2 Japan $95M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $80M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 leg warmers
Brazil splits HS 6117.80 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6117.80.10Knitted ties, bow ties and cravats
- 6117.80.90Other knitted clothing accessories
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leg warmers
What is the HS code for Leg warmers?
The HS code for Leg warmers is 611780 (Clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6117). The HS code for knitted or crocheted leg warmers is 6117.80.
How do I classify Leg warmers for customs?
Leg warmers is classified under HS code 611780 — Clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6117. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are woven leg warmers classified here?
No, if the leg warmers are made of woven fabric (not knitted), they would be classified under HS code 6217.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of leg warmers (HS 611780)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611780 (the code used for leg warmers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($711M, 57% of world exports), Spain ($69M) and Italy ($57M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 leg warmers (HS 611780)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611780 (the code used for leg warmers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($205M, 20% of world imports), Japan ($95M) and Germany ($80M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Leg warmers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611780 for Leg warmers 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 leg warmers in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 611780 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for leg warmers depends on the product's details: 6117.80.10 (Knitted ties, bow ties and cravats), 6117.80.90 (Other knitted clothing accessories).