Heading 6116

Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted

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Heading 6116 covers gloves, mittens and mitts that are knitted or crocheted. The heading first separates handwear impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber from other handwear, then classifies by fiber, sports use, fourchette construction, and fabric source.

Products in this heading

Coated knit garden gloves
Knitted ski gloves
Cotton knit mittens
Synthetic fiber knit gloves
Wool knit mittens
Knitted ice hockey gloves

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the item is a glove, mitten or mitt that is knitted or crocheted; woven handwear goes to heading 6216.
Check whether the handwear is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber, which places it in 6116.10.
Identify the fiber or material: wool or fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic fibers, artificial fibers, silk, or other textile materials.
Check whether the item is specially designed for sports, including ice hockey, field hockey, ski and snowmobile gloves.
For coated or cotton and synthetic gloves, check fourchettes and whether the item is cut and sewn from pre-existing machine knit fabric.

Often confused with

Woven gloves
Woven handwear is not knitted or crocheted.
Leather gloves
Leather handwear is classified as leather apparel or accessories.
Heading 4203
Plastic disposable gloves
Gloves made wholly of plastics are plastic articles, not knitted gloves.
Heading 3926
Knitted socks and stockings
Hosiery covers feet and legs, not hands.
Heading 6115

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for cotton knit gloves?

For cotton gloves not coated and not sports gloves, common lines are 6116.92.88.00 for without fourchettes at 9.4% general (MFN) and 6116.92.94.00 for with fourchettes at 9.4% general (MFN).

What is the duty on plastic-coated knitted gloves?

The rate depends on construction and fiber. For example, 6116.10.65.00 carries a general (MFN) rate of 7%, and 6116.10.17.20 carries a general (MFN) rate of 23.5%.

How do I classify ski gloves?

Ski and snowmobile gloves specially designed for sports fall under the sports glove lines by material, such as 6116.10.08.00 at 2.8% general (MFN) when impregnated or coated with plastics or rubber, 6116.93.08.00 at 2.8% for synthetic fibers, or 6116.92.08.00 at 2.8% for cotton.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.