HS code for garden gloves
The U.S. HS code for garden gloves is usually 6116.10.48.20 (coated knit), with a 18.6% general duty and an estimated total of 31.1% from China and 31.1% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 56.1% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coated knit | 6116.10.48.20 | 18.6% | 31.1% |
- 6116.10.48.20: Subject to man-made fiber re- straints (631)
What decides the code
Coated knit garden gloves are classified under heading 6116, specifically 6116.10.48.20 for gloves impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber.
- Knitted or crocheted construction places the glove in heading 6116, not in the woven glove headings.
- A plastic or rubber coating, cover or lamination moves the glove to subheading 6116.10.
- Absence of fourchettes and cut and sewn construction from preexisting machine knit fabric lead to 6116.10.48.20.
Common mistakes
- Classifying coated knit garden gloves in 6216.00 treats them as woven gloves, but the knit fabric base keeps them in heading 6116.
- Using 6116.10.48 without confirming the cut and sewn construction from preexisting coated knit fabric can land on the wrong statistical line.
- Putting uncoated knit garden gloves in 6116.10 ignores that the plastic or rubber coating is what creates the 6116.10 subheading.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 31.1% = 18.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 56.1%.
- Vietnam
- 31.1% = 18.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6116.10.48.20, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for garden gloves?
The U.S. HTS code for garden gloves is usually 6116.10.48.20 (coated knit). The first six digits, 6116.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on garden gloves from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6116.10.48.20 is 18.6%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 31.1% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 31.1%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.