Product classification
HS code for Slippers: 6115.99
Hosiery and footwear, without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Classification of slippers under HS 6115.99
Slippers that are constructed as hosiery or footwear without applied soles and made of knitted or crocheted textile materials are classified under HS code 6115.99. This classification is found within Chapter 61, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted. Heading 6115 specifically addresses hosiery, including stockings, socks, and footwear without applied soles. The logic for this classification is that the item lacks a distinct, durable outer sole (such as rubber, leather, or plastic) that would otherwise qualify it for Chapter 64 (Footwear). These items are essentially heavy socks or "slipper socks" designed for indoor use, where the textile material itself forms the bottom of the garment.
- Covers
- Knitted slipper socks without rubber soles
- Crocheted house slippers without applied outer soles
- Textile foot covers (knitted)
- Bed socks with non-slip printed dots (but no separate sole)
- Knitted indoor footwear of synthetic fibers
- Also under 6115.99
- Smartwool (some specialty blends)
- Darn Tough (select blends)
- Falke (luxury blends)
- Boody (bamboo socks)
- Uniqlo Heattech (some non-synthetic predominant blends)
Codes often confused with 6115.99
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with Chapter 64, specifically 6404.19 or 6405.20. If a slipper has any form of an applied sole (even a thin layer of leather or plastic stitched to the bottom), it must be classified in Chapter 64. HS code 6115.99 is strictly for items where the textile structure remains continuous. Another error is using 6115.95 (cotton) or 6115.96 (synthetic fibers) if the specific material is known; 6115.99 serves as the residual category for other textile materials or blends not specified elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611599 (the code used for slippers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611599 (the code used for slippers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 8.5% of world imports. Germany reports $1.3B of its chapter 61 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 611599, not only slippers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $105M 19% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $63M 11% of world exports
- 3 India $50M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $544M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $46M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 Chile $33M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $32M 6.0% of world imports
Germany reports $1.3B of its chapter 61 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $542M 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 slippers
Brazil classifies slippers under NCM 6115.99.00: HS 6115.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about slippers
What is the HS code for Slippers?
The HS code for Slippers is 611599 (Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)). For knitted slippers without applied soles, the HS code is 6115.99. If they have soles, they are typically classified under 6404 or 6405.
How do I classify Slippers for customs?
Slippers is classified under HS code 611599 — Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines "without applied soles" in the HS system?
It means the item does not have a separate piece of material (like rubber, leather, or PVC) attached to the bottom to act as a sole; the textile material of the upper continues under the foot.
Which countries are the top exporters of slippers (HS 611599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611599 (the code used for slippers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($105M, 19% of world exports), Pakistan ($63M) and India ($50M). World exports came to about $544M, 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 slippers (HS 611599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611599 (the code used for slippers) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($46M, 8.5% of world imports), Chile ($33M) and Germany ($32M). World imports came to about $542M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Germany reports $1.3B of its chapter 61 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Slippers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611599 for Slippers 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 slippers in Brazil?
In Brazil, slippers (HS 611599) is classified under NCM 6115.99.00.