HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6216.00 – Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted)
HS code 6216.00 is the 6-digit subheading for gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted). It is used for leather dress gloves, fabric work gloves, ski mittens (woven), driving gloves and gardening gloves.
What HS 6216.00 covers
This category encompasses gloves, mittens, and mitts that are not knitted or crocheted, covering a vast array of products from elegant leather dress gloves to robust industrial work gloves. The trade in these goods is highly diverse, reflecting their varied applications in fashion, sports, safety, and household tasks. Exporters range from specialized leather goods manufacturers to large-scale producers of fabric-based utility gloves. Importers include fashion retailers, sporting goods stores, safety equipment suppliers, and general merchandise distributors. Key aspects of trade involve material quality (e.g., leather grade, fabric durability), functional design, and compliance with safety standards for protective gloves. The global supply chain often sees raw materials sourced from one region and manufacturing occurring in another.
- Covers
- Leather dress gloves
- Fabric work gloves
- Ski mittens (woven)
- Driving gloves
- Gardening gloves
- Oven mitts
- Boxing gloves (outer shell)
- Examples
- Hestra leather gloves
- Mechanix Wear work gloves
- Marmot ski mittens
- Dents driving gloves
- OXO Good Grips oven mitts
Codes often confused with 6216.00
Common mistake. Often confused with 611610 (knitted or crocheted gloves) due to construction, or specific sports gloves in Chapter 95 if they have protective elements or are designed for specific sports.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 621600, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 621600 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 $429M 35% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$172M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $80M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $256M 21% of world imports
- 2 France $123M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $97M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 6216.00
Brazil does not split HS 6216.00: its NCM code is 6216.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 62.16 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6216.00
What is HS code 621600?
HS code 621600 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted). This category encompasses gloves, mittens, and mitts that are not knitted or crocheted, covering a vast array of products from elegant leather dress gloves to robust industrial work gloves. The trade in these goods is highly diverse, reflecting their varied applications in fashion, sports, safety, and household tasks. Exporters range from specialized leather goods manufacturers to large-scale producers of fabric-based utility gloves. Importers include fashion retailers, sporting goods stores, safety equipment suppliers, and general merchandise distributors. Key aspects of trade involve material quality (e.g., leather grade, fabric durability), functional design, and compliance with safety standards for protective gloves. The global supply chain often sees raw materials sourced from one region and manufacturing occurring in another.
What products fall under HS code 621600?
Leather dress gloves, fabric work gloves, ski mittens (woven), driving gloves, gardening gloves, oven mitts, boxing gloves (outer shell)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 621600?
Often confused with 611610 (knitted or crocheted gloves) due to construction, or specific sports gloves in Chapter 95 if they have protective elements or are designed for specific sports.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 621600?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 621600 in UN Comtrade data were China ($429M, 35% of world exports), Vietnam (about $172M) and France ($80M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 621600?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 621600 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($256M, 21% of world imports), France ($123M) and Germany ($97M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 621600 structured?
HS code 621600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (62) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 621600?
In Brazil, HS code 621600 is NCM 6216.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.