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# HSN Sub-chapter 6115: Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks

Pantyhose, Tights, Stockings,Socks And Other Hosiery, Including Graduated Compression Hosiery (For Example, Stockings For Varicose Veins) And Footwear Without Applied Soles, Knitted Or Crocheted

Part of [Chapter 61: Knitted Apparel & Clothing Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-61/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 5%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 61151000 | [Graduated Compression Hosiery and Stockings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61151000/) |
| 61151100 | [Synthetic Pantyhose/Tights (>= 67 Decitex)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61151100/) |
| 61151200 | [Silk Pantyhose/Tights](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61151200/) |
| 61151910 | [Wool/Fine Animal Hair Pantyhose/Tights](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61151910/) |
| 61151920 | [Artificial Fibre Pantyhose/Tights](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61151920/) |
| 61151930 | [Other Textile Material Pantyhose/Tights](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61151930/) |
| 61151990 | [Women' Cotton Full/Knee Hosiery (< 67 Decitex)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61151990/) |
| 61152010 | [Women' Other Hosiery (< 67 Decitex)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61152010/) |
| 61152090 | [Wool/Fine Animal Hair Hosiery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61152090/) |
| 61152100 | [Hosiery and Socks of Cotton](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61152100/) |
| 61152200 | [Hosiery and Socks of Synthetic Fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61152200/) |
| 61152910 | [Hosiery of Cotton - Other Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61152910/) |
| 61152920 | [Hosiery of Synthetic Fibres - Other Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61152920/) |
| 61152930 | [Other Textile Material Hosiery Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61152930/) |
| 61152990 | [Other Hosiery Knitted or Crocheted Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61152990/) |
| 61153000 | [Gloves and Mittens of Textile Material](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61153000/) |
| 61159100 | [Cotton Hosiery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61159100/) |
| 61159200 | [Synthetic Fibre Hosiery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61159200/) |
| 61159300 | [Silk Knitted Ties/Cravats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61159300/) |
| 61159400 | [Knitted or Crocheted Garment Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61159400/) |
| 61159500 | [Knitted or Crocheted Parts of Garments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61159500/) |
| 61159600 | [Knitted or Crocheted Textile Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61159600/) |
| 61159910 | [Other Knitted or Crocheted Garments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61159910/) |
| 61159990 | [Miscellaneous Knitted or Crocheted Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-61159990/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 6115

It includes Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks

### How should I document Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

### What should my invoice and records include for Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### Do spares or accessories of Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹1,532 Cr (+12.83% YoY) — 0.0414% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹337 Cr (+4.81% YoY) — 0.0055% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,195 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #171 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 61: 2.35% of its exports; import side 5.46%
- Rank within Chapter 61: #10 of 17 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.11% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #312 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +37.39% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 61: 2.35% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 6115

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 61 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 61 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1,135.78 | 0.0495% | — | 2.08% | 399.98 | 0.0111% | — | 12.27% | +735.80 | #272 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,144.54 | 0.0518% | +0.77% | 2.15% | 393.86 | 0.0117% | −1.53% | 11.18% | +750.68 | #264 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,165.60 | 0.0542% | +1.84% | 2.49% | 291.97 | 0.0100% | −25.87% | 10.07% | +873.63 | #274 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,601.36 | 0.0510% | +37.39% | 2.63% | 287.21 | 0.0063% | −1.63% | 6.36% | +1,314.15 | #262 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,383.09 | 0.0382% | −13.63% | 2.24% | 344.29 | 0.0060% | +19.87% | 5.27% | +1,038.80 | #327 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,357.86 | 0.0375% | −1.82% | 2.43% | 321.97 | 0.0057% | −6.48% | 6.09% | +1,035.89 | #332 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,532.07 | 0.0414% | +12.83% | 2.35% | 337.45 | 0.0055% | +4.81% | 5.46% | +1,194.62 | #312 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.11%/yr, imports -2.79%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.11% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.11% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,135.78 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,532.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 ranked #312 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 ranks #312 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 61, it ranks #10 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #171 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 37.39% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,194.62 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,532.07 Cr exceeded imports of ₹337.45 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,194.62 Crore — ranking #171 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.79% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 have grown at -2.79% CAGR, reaching ₹337.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 contributes 2.35% of Chapter 61 exports — ranked #10

Among the 17 sub-chapters under Chapter 61, HSN Sub-Chapter 6115 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 2.35% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.46% share (rank #6).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 61

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6109: Knitted T-shirts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6109/) | ₹20,113 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6111: Babies’ knitted garments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6111/) | ₹9,146 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6105: Men’s or boys’ shirts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6105/) | ₹6,113 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6107: Men’s underpants & nightwear](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6107/) | ₹5,882 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6104: Women’s knitted or crocheted clothing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6104/) | ₹5,204 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6108: Women’s knitted garments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6108/) | ₹4,927 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6114: Knitted/crocheted garments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6114/) | ₹3,441 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6110: Carbon products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6110/) | ₹3,359 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 6103: Men’s Suits & Jackets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6103/) | ₹3,223 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Sub-Chapter 6115: Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹1,532 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 6101 | [Knitted men’s overcoats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6101/) |
| 6102 | [Knitted/coated women’s overcoats](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6102/) |
| 6103 | [Men’s Suits & Jackets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6103/) |
| 6104 | [Women’s knitted or crocheted clothing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6104/) |
| 6105 | [Men’s or boys’ shirts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6105/) |
| 6106 | [Female’s Blouses, Knitted, Crocheted](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6106/) |
| 6107 | [Men’s underpants & nightwear](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6107/) |
| 6108 | [Women’s knitted garments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6108/) |
| 6109 | [Knitted T-shirts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6109/) |
| 6110 | [Carbon products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6110/) |
| 6111 | [Babies’ knitted garments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6111/) |
| 6112 | [Knitted track suits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6112/) |
| 6113 | [Fresh fish](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6113/) |
| 6114 | [Knitted/crocheted garments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6114/) |
| 6116 | [Gloves, Mittens, Knitted or Crocheted](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6116/) |
| 6117 | [Knitted Clothing Accessories, Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-6117/) |