HS 6115.10: Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 6115.10 covers graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 12 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 35%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $10.8M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff reduction over 10-15 years. One of the most protected categories — slower liberalization timeline.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN ComtradeTop exporters to Brazil
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 6115.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6115.10.11 | De fibras sintéticas, de título inferior a 67 decitex por fio simples | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.12 | De fibras sintéticas, de título igual ou superior a 67 decitex por fio simples | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.13 | De lã ou de pelos finos | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.14 | De algodão | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.19 | De outras matérias têxteis | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.21 | De fibras sintéticas ou artificiais | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.22 | De algodão | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.29 | De outras matérias têxteis | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.91 | De lã ou de pelos finos | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.92 | De algodão | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.93 | De fibras sintéticas | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 6115.10.99 | De outras matérias têxteis | 35% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 12 NCM codes under HS 6115.10. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 35%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
- Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.
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