Product classification
HS code for Women's sheer knee-highs: 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.
Classification of women's sheer knee-highs under HS 6115.30
Women's sheer knee-highs are classified under HS code 6115.30 because they fall within the category of knitted or crocheted hosiery. This specific subheading is reserved for women's full-length or knee-length hosiery (other than graduated compression hosiery) measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex. The decitex measurement is a technical unit of linear mass density of fibers, where 67 decitex indicates a very fine, sheer yarn. This classification excludes graduated compression hosiery, which is designed for medical or therapeutic purposes and has its own dedicated code. The determination of the HS code depends on the knitting method, the gender of the intended wearer, the length of the garment, and the fineness of the yarn used in production. Because these items are knitted to shape and intended to cover the foot and part of the leg, they are distinct from standard socks or pantyhose. The sheer nature, defined by the low decitex count, is the primary factor that separates this code from heavier hosiery options.
- Covers
- Sheer nylon knee-high stockings
- Transparent hosiery socks for women
- Fine-knit knee-length stockings under 67 decitex
- Ultra-sheer trouser socks
- Also under 6115.30
- 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. These items are frequently confused with HS code 6115.10, which covers graduated compression hosiery. The distinction lies in whether the garment provides therapeutic pressure. Additionally, they may be misclassified under 6115.21 or 6115.22 if they are part of a full pantyhose set, or 6115.95 if they are made of cotton and exceed the 67 decitex threshold. It is vital to measure the yarn density to ensure the product is truly 'sheer' by customs standards.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611530 (the code used for women's sheer knee-highs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611530 (the code used for women's sheer knee-highs) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 611530, not only women's sheer knee-highs.
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 women's sheer knee-highs
Brazil splits HS 6115.30 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6115.30.10Women's stockings, man-made fibres, under 67 dtex
- 6115.30.20Women's cotton stockings, under 67 dtex
- 6115.30.90Women's stockings of other textiles, under 67 dtex
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about women's sheer knee-highs
What is the HS code for Women's sheer knee-highs?
The HS code for Women's sheer knee-highs is 611530 (Hosiery; women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted). The HS code is 6115.30, which covers knitted women's knee-length hosiery measuring less than 67 decitex.
How do I classify Women's sheer knee-highs for customs?
Women's sheer knee-highs is classified under HS code 611530 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does decitex mean in this classification?
Decitex is a unit of measure for the fineness of yarn; 67 decitex is the threshold for 'sheer' hosiery in the Harmonized System.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's sheer knee-highs (HS 611530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611530 (the code used for women's sheer knee-highs) 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 women's sheer knee-highs (HS 611530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611530 (the code used for women's sheer knee-highs) 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.
Is the HS code for Women's sheer knee-highs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611530 for Women's sheer knee-highs 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 women's sheer knee-highs in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 611530 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for women's sheer knee-highs depends on the product's details: 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).