Product classification
HS code for Wool slippers: 6115.94
Hosiery and footwear, without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, women's full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Classification of wool slippers under HS 6115.94
The classification of wool slippers under HS code 6115.94 is highly specific to the construction of the item, particularly the absence of an applied sole. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 61 covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted. Heading 6115 is dedicated to hosiery, including stockings, socks, and footwear without applied soles. When slippers are constructed as knitted wool "sock-slippers" or "house shoes" without a separate, attached outer sole made of rubber, plastic, or leather, they are classified here. The presence of a sole is the deciding factor between Chapter 61 and Chapter 64 (Footwear). Subheading 6115.94 specifically identifies these items when made of wool or fine animal hair. This classification excludes graduated compression hosiery and full-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex. The item must be knitted or crocheted; woven slippers without soles would fall under a different category in Chapter 62. This distinction is critical for trade statistics and duty assessment.
- Covers
- Knitted wool slippers without soles
- Woolen bed socks with non-slip grips (no applied sole)
- Fine animal hair house socks
- Knitted wool footwear without outer soles
- Crocheted wool slippers
- Also under 6115.94
- Smartwool hiking socks
- Darn Tough merino wool socks
- UGG knitted slippers (without hard sole)
- Falke wool socks
- John Smedley cashmere socks
Codes often confused with 6115.94
Common mistake. Wool slippers are often misclassified under HS code 6405.20, which covers footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastic and uppers of textile materials. If the slipper has any form of an applied sole, it must be moved to Chapter 64. Additionally, 6115.95 is often used by mistake, but that code is specifically for cotton hosiery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611594 (the code used for wool slippers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611594 (the code used for wool slippers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 611594, not only wool slippers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $110M 29% of world exports
- 2 Germany $49M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $25M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $378M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $58M 17% of world imports
- 2 Russia* ~$40M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $21M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $334M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 wool slippers
Brazil classifies wool slippers under NCM 6115.94.00: HS 6115.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wool slippers
What is the HS code for Wool slippers?
The HS code for Wool slippers is 611594 (Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, women's full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)). The HS code for knitted wool slippers without an applied sole is 6115.94.
How do I classify Wool slippers for customs?
Wool slippers is classified under HS code 611594 — Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, women's full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the wool slippers have a rubber sole?
If the slippers have an applied rubber or plastic sole, they are no longer classified under 6115.94 and should instead be classified under Chapter 64, likely heading 6405.
Which countries are the top exporters of wool slippers (HS 611594)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611594 (the code used for wool slippers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 29% of world exports), Germany ($49M) and the United States ($25M). World exports came to about $378M, 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 wool slippers (HS 611594)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611594 (the code used for wool slippers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($58M, 17% of world imports), Russia (about $40M) and the United States ($21M). World imports came to about $334M, 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 Wool slippers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611594 for Wool 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 wool slippers in Brazil?
In Brazil, wool slippers (HS 611594) is classified under NCM 6115.94.00.