Product classification
HS code for Leather gloves: 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.
Classification of leather gloves under HS 4203.29
Leather gloves are classified under HS code 4203.29 as part of the broader category for articles of apparel and clothing accessories made of leather or composition leather. Chapter 42 covers leather goods, and heading 4203 specifically addresses garments and their accessories. Subheading 4203.29 is a residual category for gloves, mittens, and mitts that are not specially designed for use in sports. To be classified here, the gloves must have leather or composition leather as the constituent material that provides the essential character of the item. This classification applies to a wide range of protective and fashion gloves. The distinction between 4203.29 and other codes often depends on the intended use (casual vs. sports) and the presence of other materials like textiles or plastics.
- Covers
- Leather dress gloves for men and women
- Leather work gloves for industrial protection
- Lined leather winter gloves
- Leather driving gloves
- Leather mittens for general cold weather use
- Composition leather utility gloves
- Also under 4203.29
- Dents leather gloves
- Hestra dress gloves
- Wells Lamont work gloves
- UGG leather gloves
Codes often confused with 4203.29
Common mistake. Leather gloves are often confused with HS code 4203.21, which is strictly for gloves specially designed for use in sports (e.g., baseball mitts or boxing gloves). Another common error is classifying them under 6116 or 6216, which are for textile gloves. If a glove is made of both leather and textile, it must be classified based on the material that gives it its essential character; if the leather is merely a trim, it belongs in the textile chapters. Conversely, if the leather is the primary material, it stays in 4203.29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 420329 (the code used for leather gloves), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 420329 (the code used for leather gloves) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 420329, not only leather gloves.
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 leather gloves
Brazil classifies leather gloves under NCM 4203.29.00: HS 4203.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about leather gloves
What is the HS code for Leather gloves?
The HS code for Leather gloves is 420329 (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). The HS code for general-purpose leather gloves, including dress and work gloves, is 4203.29.
How do I classify Leather gloves for customs?
Leather gloves is classified under HS code 420329 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are motorcycle gloves classified under 4203.29?
Generally, yes. Unless the motorcycle gloves are specifically designed and marketed as sports equipment (falling under 4203.21), they are classified as protective clothing accessories under 4203.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of leather gloves (HS 420329)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 420329 (the code used for leather gloves) 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 leather gloves (HS 420329)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 420329 (the code used for leather gloves) 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.
Is the HS code for Leather gloves the same in all countries?
The base HS code 420329 for Leather 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 leather gloves in Brazil?
In Brazil, leather gloves (HS 420329) is classified under NCM 4203.29.00.