HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4203.21 – Clothing accessories; gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded
HS code 4203.21 is the 6-digit subheading for clothing accessories, gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded. It is used for boxing gloves, baseball mitts, cycling gloves, weightlifting gloves and golf gloves.
What HS 4203.21 covers
This HS code is dedicated to gloves, mittens, and mitts specifically designed for sports use, made from leather or composition leather, and featuring padding. This category includes a variety of protective handwear essential for different athletic activities, where cushioning and grip are crucial. Examples range from boxing gloves to specialized cycling or weightlifting gloves. Importers typically include sporting goods retailers, athletic equipment suppliers, and specialized sports stores. Exporters are often found in countries with strong manufacturing capabilities for sports equipment, particularly those with expertise in leatherwork and textile integration, such as Pakistan, China, and India. Key considerations for trade involve the type and quality of leather, the effectiveness and placement of padding, ergonomic design for specific sports, and compliance with sports federation standards. The performance and safety aspects are paramount for these specialized accessories.
- Covers
- Boxing gloves
- Baseball mitts
- Cycling gloves
- Weightlifting gloves
- Golf gloves
- Motorcycle racing gloves
- Hockey gloves
- Equestrian riding gloves
- Examples
- Everlast boxing gloves
- Rawlings baseball gloves
- Titleist golf gloves
- Fox Racing motorcycle gloves
- Mechanix Wear tactical gloves
Codes often confused with 4203.21
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 420329, which covers non-sports leather gloves, and also from gloves made of textile materials (Chapter 61 or 62) even if used for sports.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 420321, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 420321 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 47% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $122M 20% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$118M 19% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $60M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $617M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $284M 47% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $39M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Canada $29M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $608M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4203.21
Brazil does not split HS 4203.21: its NCM code is 4203.21.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 42.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4203.21
What is HS code 420321?
HS code 420321 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Clothing accessories; gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded. This HS code is dedicated to gloves, mittens, and mitts specifically designed for sports use, made from leather or composition leather, and featuring padding. This category includes a variety of protective handwear essential for different athletic activities, where cushioning and grip are crucial. Examples range from boxing gloves to specialized cycling or weightlifting gloves. Importers typically include sporting goods retailers, athletic equipment suppliers, and specialized sports stores. Exporters are often found in countries with strong manufacturing capabilities for sports equipment, particularly those with expertise in leatherwork and textile integration, such as Pakistan, China, and India. Key considerations for trade involve the type and quality of leather, the effectiveness and placement of padding, ergonomic design for specific sports, and compliance with sports federation standards. The performance and safety aspects are paramount for these specialized accessories.
What products fall under HS code 420321?
Boxing gloves, baseball mitts, cycling gloves, weightlifting gloves, golf gloves, motorcycle racing gloves, hockey gloves, equestrian riding gloves
What are common misclassifications for HS code 420321?
This code is distinct from 420329, which covers non-sports leather gloves, and also from gloves made of textile materials (Chapter 61 or 62) even if used for sports.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 420321?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 420321 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($122M, 20% of world exports), Vietnam (about $118M) and Thailand ($60M). World exports came to about $617M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 420321?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 420321 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($284M, 47% of world imports), South Korea ($39M) and Canada ($29M). World imports came to about $608M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 420321 structured?
HS code 420321 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (42) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 420321?
In Brazil, HS code 420321 is NCM 4203.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.