HS code for oven mitts
The U.S. HS code for oven mitts is usually 6216.00.38.00 (cotton), with a 23.5% general duty and an estimated total of 36% from China and 36% 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 61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 6216.00.38.00 | 23.5% | 36% |
- 6216.00.38.00: Gloves, mittens and mitts / Of cotton / Without fourchettes (331)
What decides the code
Cotton oven mitts are classified as gloves, mittens and mitts of cotton under heading 6216, specifically 6216.00.38.00 for mitts without fourchettes.
- The item is a mitt, not a glove with separate fingers, so it falls in heading 6216 as a mitten or mitt.
- The fiber content is cotton, which places the mitt in the cotton subheading of heading 6216.
- The mitt has no fourchette, the side insert between fingers, so it takes 6216.00.38.00 rather than a fourchette line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying cotton oven mitts in heading 6116 for knitted gloves is wrong because these mitts are not knit.
- Using heading 3926 for plastic oven mitts is wrong when the mitt is made of cotton textile fabric.
- Putting cotton oven mitts in heading 6307 as other made up textile articles is wrong because heading 6216 covers gloves, mittens and mitts specifically.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 36% = 23.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 61%.
- Vietnam
- 36% = 23.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6216.00.38.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Cotton
- CN 6216 00 00, 7.6%
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 oven mitts?
The U.S. HTS code for oven mitts is usually 6216.00.38.00 (cotton). The first six digits, 6216.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on oven mitts from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6216.00.38.00 is 23.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 36% 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 36%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
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.