What is the HS code for graduated compression hosiery?
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6115 — Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted
Chapter 61: Articles of apparel, knitted
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 6115 when importing or exporting hosiery products such as socks, tights, or graduated compression stockings. For example, if you're shipping a batch of cotton socks for retail, this is the correct heading to consider.
When choosing among the HS-6 lines, note that 611510 specifically covers graduated compression hosiery, like stockings designed for varicose veins. If your product doesn't have this medical purpose, you might look at 611521 or 611522 for panty hose and tights made from synthetic fibers, depending on the yarn thickness.
If your shipment includes women's full-length or knee-length hosiery, check 611530. This line is for those that measure less than 67 decitex. For items made from wool or fine animal hair, refer to 611594, while 611595 is for cotton options. Each line has specific exclusions, so ensure your product fits the description.
For hosiery made from other textile materials, consider 611599. This line is for products not specifically classified under the other subheadings and can include various knitted or crocheted items that don’t fit the more defined categories.
Keywords & topics
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hosiery import code · graduated compression stockings · synthetic fiber tights · cotton socks HS code · wool hosiery classification · knitted tights import · compression hosiery export · panty hose HS-6 · hosiery without applied soles · textile materials hosiery
Examples
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- Graduated compression stockings for varicose veins (HS-6 611510)
- Synthetic fiber tights measuring less than 67 decitex (HS-6 611521)
- Synthetic fiber tights measuring 67 decitex or more (HS-6 611522)
- Cotton socks without applied soles (HS-6 611595)
- Wool knee-length hosiery (HS-6 611594)
- Hosiery made from other textile materials (HS-6 611599)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify panty hose for import?
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What are the requirements for hosiery import?
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Which HS-6 code for cotton socks?
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How to determine yarn thickness for hosiery classification?
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What are the exclusions in HS-4 6115?
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Related topics
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how to classify hosiery for customs
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requirements for importing tights and panty hose
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difference between graduated compression and regular hosiery
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HS code for knitted socks made of cotton
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understanding yarn decitex for hosiery classification
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importing women's full-length hosiery
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how to find the right HS code for compression stockings
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classification of hosiery made from wool or animal hair
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Questions & answers
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- What is the difference between HS-6 611510 and HS-6 611521?
- HS-6 611510 covers graduated compression hosiery, while HS-6 611521 is for panty hose and tights made from synthetic fibers that do not have compression features.
- How do I know if my hosiery is classified under HS-6 611530?
- If your hosiery is women's full-length or knee-length and measures less than 67 decitex, it falls under HS-6 611530.
- Can I use HS-4 6115 for all types of hosiery?
- No, HS-4 6115 has specific subheadings. Ensure your product matches the descriptions in the HS-6 lines for accurate classification.
- What should I do if my product doesn't fit any HS-6 subheading?
- If your product doesn't fit any specific subheading, consider HS-6 611599, which is for hosiery made from other textile materials not covered elsewhere.
- Are there any special import regulations for graduated compression hosiery?
- Yes, graduated compression hosiery may have specific health and safety regulations. Check with your local customs authority for any additional requirements.
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HS-6 subheadings (9)
- 611510Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted
- 611521Hosiery; panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted
- 611522Hosiery; panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more, knitted or crocheted
- 611529Hosiery; panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted
- 611530Hosiery; women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted
- 611594Hosiery 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)
- 611595Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)
- 611596Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)
- 611599Hosiery 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)