Product classification
HS code for Gloves: 6216.00
Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of gloves under HS 6216.00
Gloves classified under HS code 6216.00 are specifically those that are not knitted or crocheted. This classification is governed by Chapter 62 of the Harmonized System, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are made from woven fabrics or other non-knitted textile materials. The distinction between knitted (Chapter 61) and woven (Chapter 62) is fundamental in textile classification. To fall under 6216.00, the gloves must be constructed from textile fabrics that are woven, felted, or made of nonwovens. This includes a wide variety of functional and decorative gloves, provided they are not made of leather, fur, or rubber, which are classified elsewhere. The classification process involves examining the base material and the method of construction. If the glove is assembled from pieces of woven fabric sewn together, it belongs here. This code covers mittens and mitts as well, which are variations of hand coverings where the fingers are not individually separated. It is important to note that the presence of a coating, such as plastic or rubber, can sometimes complicate classification; however, if the textile fabric provides the essential character and the coating is not a thick layer of cellular plastic, it remains in 6216.00. This heading is frequently used for industrial work gloves made of heavy canvas, as well as formal dress gloves made of woven silk or synthetic fibers.
- Covers
- Woven cotton work gloves
- Synthetic woven ski gloves (non-knitted)
- Woven textile mittens and mitts
- Formal dress gloves made of woven silk
- Felted wool gloves
- Non-woven disposable textile gloves
- Also under 6216.00
- 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. The most common misclassification occurs with knitted gloves, which belong under heading 6116. Importers often fail to distinguish between the stitch of a knit and the weave of a fabric. Another frequent error is classifying leather gloves under this code; leather gloves must be classified under 4203.21 (for sports) or 4203.29 (for other uses). Furthermore, gloves made entirely of vulcanized rubber are classified under 4015.11 or 4015.19, depending on whether they are for surgical use.
Top exporters and importers of HS 621600 (the code used for gloves), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 621600 (the code used for gloves) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 621600, not only gloves.
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 gloves
Brazil classifies gloves under NCM 6216.00.00: HS 6216.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gloves
What is the HS code for Gloves?
The HS code for Gloves is 621600 (Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for woven or non-knitted textile gloves is 6216.00. Knitted gloves are classified under 6116.
How do I classify Gloves for customs?
Gloves is classified under HS code 621600 — Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I classify gloves with a rubber coating?
If the glove is primarily a textile glove with a thin protective rubber coating on the palm, it is usually classified under 6216.00 (woven) or 6116.10 (knitted). However, if the rubber coating is so thick that the textile is merely a support for the rubber, it may move to 4015.
Which countries are the top exporters of gloves (HS 621600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 621600 (the code used for gloves) 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 gloves (HS 621600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 621600 (the code used for gloves) 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.
Is the HS code for Gloves the same in all countries?
The base HS code 621600 for 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 gloves in Brazil?
In Brazil, gloves (HS 621600) is classified under NCM 6216.00.00.