Product classification
HS code for Varicose vein stockings: 6115.10
Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted.
Classification of varicose vein stockings under HS 6115.10
Varicose vein stockings are classified under HS code 611510 as graduated compression hosiery. This classification is determined by the garment's construction and its primary functional purpose. According to the Chapter 61 notes, this heading covers knitted or crocheted articles of apparel. Sub-heading 611510 is specifically designated for graduated compression hosiery, and the HS nomenclature explicitly mentions "stockings for varicose veins" as an example. These items are engineered to apply a specific pressure gradient—highest at the ankle and decreasing towards the top—to facilitate venous blood return. Because they are knitted textile products, they remain in Chapter 61 even though they serve a medical or therapeutic function. The classification applies regardless of the fiber content (e.g., synthetic fibers, cotton, or wool) as long as the item is knitted and provides the required graduated compression.
- Covers
- Graduated compression stockings
- Anti-embolism stockings (TED hose)
- Medical support hosiery for varicose veins
- Compression tights for therapeutic use
- Knitted compression sleeves for legs
- 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. A common error is classifying these items under 9021 as orthopedic appliances. However, Note 1(b) to Chapter 90 excludes textile hosiery where the only support is provided by elasticity. Another misclassification occurs with standard socks or stockings under 611594, 611595, or 611596. The distinction lies in the "graduated compression" feature; if the hosiery does not have a certified pressure gradient for medical use, it cannot be classified under 611510.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611510 (the code used for varicose vein stockings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611510 (the code used for varicose vein 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 varicose vein 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 varicose vein 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 varicose vein stockings
What is the HS code for Varicose vein stockings?
The HS code for Varicose vein stockings is 611510 (Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted). The HS code for graduated compression hosiery, including varicose vein stockings, is 611510.
How do I classify Varicose vein stockings for customs?
Varicose vein 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.
Do compression socks for athletes fall under this code?
If they provide certified graduated compression for medical purposes, they may fall under 611510; otherwise, they are classified as standard hosiery under 611595 or 611596.
Which countries are the top exporters of varicose vein stockings (HS 611510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611510 (the code used for varicose vein 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 varicose vein stockings (HS 611510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611510 (the code used for varicose vein 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 Varicose vein stockings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611510 for Varicose vein 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 varicose vein stockings in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 611510 into 12 NCM codes, so the right one for varicose vein 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.