HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4203.29 – Clothing accessories; gloves, mittens and mitts, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203, of leather or composition leather, not specially designed for use in sports
HS code 4203.29 is the 6-digit subheading for clothing accessories, gloves, mittens and mitts, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203, of leather or composition leather, not specially designed for use in sports. It is used for dress gloves, driving gloves, winter gloves, work gloves and fashion gloves.
What HS 4203.29 covers
This HS code covers all leather or composition leather gloves, mittens, and mitts that are not specifically designed for sports use. This broad category includes a wide array of handwear for general fashion, warmth, driving, or work purposes, where padding for sports is not the primary feature. Examples range from elegant dress gloves to rugged work gloves. Importers typically include fashion retailers, department stores, workwear suppliers, and general merchandise stores. Exporters are often found in countries with established leather industries and skilled labor for garment and accessory manufacturing, such as Italy, China, India, and Pakistan. Key factors in trading these goods include the quality and type of leather, the craftsmanship, design aesthetics (for fashion gloves), durability (for work gloves), and seasonal demand. These gloves serve both functional and stylistic purposes, making material quality and finish crucial for market appeal.
- Covers
- Dress gloves
- Driving gloves
- Winter gloves
- Work gloves
- Fashion gloves
- Gauntlet gloves
- Fingerless gloves
- Opera gloves
- Examples
- Dents leather gloves
- Hestra dress gloves
- Wells Lamont work gloves
- UGG leather gloves
Codes often confused with 4203.29
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 420321, which specifically covers padded leather gloves for sports, and also with gloves made of textile materials (Chapter 61 or 62).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 420329, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 420329 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 China $314M 22% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $304M 22% of world exports
- 3 India $213M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $356M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $120M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 Canada $95M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 4203.29
Brazil does not split HS 4203.29: its NCM code is 4203.29.00.
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 4203.29
What is HS code 420329?
HS code 420329 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Clothing accessories; gloves, mittens and mitts, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203, of leather or composition leather, not specially designed for use in sports. This HS code covers all leather or composition leather gloves, mittens, and mitts that are not specifically designed for sports use. This broad category includes a wide array of handwear for general fashion, warmth, driving, or work purposes, where padding for sports is not the primary feature. Examples range from elegant dress gloves to rugged work gloves. Importers typically include fashion retailers, department stores, workwear suppliers, and general merchandise stores. Exporters are often found in countries with established leather industries and skilled labor for garment and accessory manufacturing, such as Italy, China, India, and Pakistan. Key factors in trading these goods include the quality and type of leather, the craftsmanship, design aesthetics (for fashion gloves), durability (for work gloves), and seasonal demand. These gloves serve both functional and stylistic purposes, making material quality and finish crucial for market appeal.
What products fall under HS code 420329?
Dress gloves, driving gloves, winter gloves, work gloves, fashion gloves, gauntlet gloves, fingerless gloves, opera gloves
What are common misclassifications for HS code 420329?
This code is often confused with 420321, which specifically covers padded leather gloves for sports, and also with gloves made of textile materials (Chapter 61 or 62).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 420329?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 420329 in UN Comtrade data were China ($314M, 22% of world exports), Pakistan ($304M) and India ($213M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 420329?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 420329 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($356M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($120M) and Canada ($95M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 420329 structured?
HS code 420329 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 420329?
In Brazil, HS code 420329 is NCM 4203.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.