Product classification
HS code for Women's sheer stockings: 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 stockings under HS 6115.30
The classification of women's sheer stockings under HS code 6115.30 depends on three technical criteria: the construction method, the length of the garment, and the fineness of the yarn. This code is reserved for knitted or crocheted hosiery that is either full-length (reaching the thigh) or knee-length. Crucially, the yarn used must measure less than 67 decitex per single yarn. Decitex is a unit of measure for linear mass, where lower numbers indicate finer, more 'sheer' threads. This code excludes graduated compression hosiery, which has its own specific classification under 6115.10. The precision of this code ensures that high-end sheer hosiery is distinguished from heavier socks or medical-grade support wear. Because these items are knitted, they fall under Chapter 61, which is dedicated to apparel and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted, as opposed to Chapter 62 for woven items. The measurement of decitex is often the deciding factor during customs inspections to verify if the product meets the 'sheer' requirement.
- Covers
- Sheer nylon stockings (thigh-high)
- Knee-high sheer hosiery
- Thigh-high stay-ups (non-compression)
- Fine-knit decorative stockings under 67 decitex
- Silk knitted stockings for women
- 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. This code is often confused with 6115.21 or 6115.22, which cover pantyhose and tights. While stockings (6115.30) cover individual legs and are held up by garters or silicone bands, pantyhose are a single garment covering the lower body from the waist down. It is also confused with 6115.10, which is specifically for graduated compression hosiery used for medical or therapeutic purposes, regardless of the decitex.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611530 (the code used for women's sheer stockings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611530 (the code used for women's sheer stockings) 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 stockings.
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 stockings
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 stockings
What is the HS code for Women's sheer stockings?
The HS code for Women's sheer stockings 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 for women's sheer stockings (full-length or knee-length) measuring less than 67 decitex is 6115.30.
How do I classify Women's sheer stockings for customs?
Women's sheer stockings 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 is decitex in hosiery classification?
Decitex is the weight in grams of 10,000 meters of yarn. In HS code 6115.30, the threshold of 67 decitex is used to define the sheerness of the stocking.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's sheer stockings (HS 611530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611530 (the code used for women's sheer stockings) 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 stockings (HS 611530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611530 (the code used for women's sheer stockings) 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 stockings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611530 for Women's sheer 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 women's sheer stockings in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 611530 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for women's sheer stockings 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).