HS Code for Textile gloves

HS code 6116.99 is applied to gloves, mittens, and mitts that are manufactured using knitting or crocheting techniques. The classification is highly specific regarding material composition; it excludes items made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or synthetic fibers, which are covered by subheadings 6116.91 through 6116.93. Consequently, 6116.99 serves as the classification for gloves made from alternative textile materials such as silk, flax (linen), or bamboo fibers. Additionally, this code is only applicable if the gloves have not been impregnated, coated, or covered with plastics or rubber. If such treatments are present, the item must be classified under 6116.10, regardless of the underlying textile material. Proper classification requires a laboratory analysis of the fiber content and a physical inspection for surface coatings.

Products Included

• Knitted silk evening gloves
• Linen knitted protective mitts
• Bamboo fiber knitted gloves
• Crocheted hemp mittens
• Knitted gloves made from ramie fibers

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with 6116.10, which covers gloves impregnated or coated with plastics or rubber. Importers often overlook the coating and classify based on the textile base. Additionally, gloves made of synthetic fibers are often wrongly placed here instead of 6116.93. Leather gloves are also distinct, falling under 4203.29.

FAQ

What is the HS code for knitted silk gloves?

Knitted silk gloves are classified under HS code 6116.99, as silk falls under the 'other textile materials' category for this heading.

Are disposable knitted gloves covered here?

Only if they are made of the specified textile materials and are not coated; however, most disposable gloves are plastic or rubber and fall under Chapter 39 or 40.