HS code for knit gloves
The U.S. HS code for knit gloves is usually 6116.93.88.00 (acrylic or polyester), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic or polyester | 6116.93.88.00 | 18.6% | 31.1% |
- 6116.93.88.00: Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted / Of synthetic fibers / Without fourchettes (631)
What decides the code
Knit gloves of acrylic or polyester are classified under heading 6116 as knitted gloves of synthetic fibers, specifically 6116.93.88.00 when made without fourchettes.
- Fiber content decides the subheading. Acrylic and polyester are synthetic fibers, which places the gloves in 6116.93.
- Knitted construction keeps the gloves in heading 6116. Woven gloves are classified elsewhere.
- Construction without fourchettes leads to 6116.93.88.00. Fourchettes are the side pieces between the fingers.
Common mistakes
- Classifying acrylic or polyester knit gloves in 6116.10 as gloves impregnated, coated or covered with plastics is wrong when the knit fabric itself is the outer surface.
- Using 6116.99 for these gloves is wrong because that subheading covers gloves of other textile materials, not synthetic fibers.
- Classifying knit synthetic gloves in 6216 is wrong because heading 6216 covers gloves made from woven fabric, not knitted fabric.
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 6116.93.88.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Acrylic or polyester
- CN 6116 93 00, 8.9%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for knit gloves?
The U.S. HTS code for knit gloves is usually 6116.93.88.00 (acrylic or polyester). The first six digits, 6116.93, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on knit gloves from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6116.93.88.00 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.