Product classification
HS code for Coated gloves: 6116.10
Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber.
Classification of coated gloves under HS 6116.10
Coated gloves are classified under HS code 6116.10, which pertains to gloves, mittens, and mitts that are knitted or crocheted and subsequently impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber. The classification depends heavily on the manufacturing process of the base glove. Because these gloves are constructed from a knitted textile liner (such as nylon, polyester, or cotton) and then dipped into a protective coating, they are categorized within Chapter 61. This code is essential for distinguishing protective workwear from standard apparel. The coating provides functional properties like grip, chemical resistance, or abrasion protection, but the knitted substrate remains the defining structural component for tariff purposes.
- Covers
- Nitrile dipped knitted work gloves
- Latex coated nylon safety gloves
- Polyurethane (PU) coated precision gloves
- PVC coated knitted gauntlets
- Foam nitrile coated assembly gloves
- Rubber-coated knitted gardening gloves
- Also under 6116.10
- Ansell HyFlex gloves
- Mechanix Wear (some coated models)
- Showa Best gloves
- Wells Lamont work gloves
- Kimberly-Clark Kimtech gloves
Codes often confused with 6116.10
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 6216.00, which covers gloves that are woven rather than knitted. If the base material is a woven fabric, 6216.00 is the correct code. Additionally, gloves made entirely of vulcanized rubber without a textile liner are classified under 4015.19, while those made entirely of plastics fall under 3926.20. Confusion also arises with 6116.92 or 6116.93, which are for knitted gloves that have not been coated or impregnated with rubber or plastics.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611610 (the code used for coated gloves), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611610 (the code used for coated gloves) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 611610, not only coated gloves.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.8B 46% of world exports
- 2 Sri Lanka $395M 10% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$316M 8.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $861M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $327M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 France $194M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 coated gloves
Brazil classifies coated gloves under NCM 6116.10.00: HS 6116.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coated gloves
What is the HS code for Coated gloves?
The HS code for Coated gloves is 611610 (Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber).
How do I classify Coated gloves for customs?
Coated gloves is classified under HS code 611610 — Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for nitrile coated gloves?
Nitrile coated gloves with a knitted liner are classified under HS code 6116.10.
How do I distinguish between 6116.10 and 4015.19?
If the glove has a knitted textile inner support or liner, use 6116.10. If the glove is made purely of rubber (like disposable medical gloves), use 4015.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of coated gloves (HS 611610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611610 (the code used for coated gloves) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 46% of world exports), Sri Lanka ($395M) and Vietnam (about $316M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 coated gloves (HS 611610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611610 (the code used for coated gloves) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($861M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($327M) and France ($194M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Coated gloves the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611610 for Coated gloves is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for coated gloves in Brazil?
In Brazil, coated gloves (HS 611610) is classified under NCM 6116.10.00.