Product classification
HS code for Textile gloves: 6116.99
Gloves, mittens and mitts, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber).
Classification of textile gloves under HS 6116.99
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.
- Covers
- Knitted silk evening gloves
- Linen knitted protective mitts
- Bamboo fiber knitted gloves
- Crocheted hemp mittens
- Knitted gloves made from ramie fibers
- Also under 6116.99
- Falke silk-blend gloves
- Boody bamboo gloves
- specialized luxury brand gloves
- eco-friendly brand gloves
- high-end fashion house gloves
Codes often confused with 6116.99
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611699 (the code used for textile gloves), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611699 (the code used for textile gloves) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 611699, not only textile gloves.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $88M 51% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $25M 15% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $6.9M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $171M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $13M 11% of world imports
- 2 India $7.6M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $7.0M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $120M 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 textile gloves
Brazil classifies textile gloves under NCM 6116.99.00: HS 6116.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile gloves
What is the HS code for Textile gloves?
The HS code for Textile gloves is 611699 (Gloves, mittens and mitts; of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber)).
How do I classify Textile gloves for customs?
Textile gloves is classified under HS code 611699 — Gloves, mittens and mitts; of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile gloves (HS 611699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611699 (the code used for textile gloves) in UN Comtrade data were China ($88M, 51% of world exports), Pakistan ($25M) and Indonesia ($6.9M). World exports came to about $171M, 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 textile gloves (HS 611699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611699 (the code used for textile gloves) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($13M, 11% of world imports), India ($7.6M) and the United Kingdom ($7.0M). World imports came to about $120M, 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 Textile gloves the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611699 for Textile 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 textile gloves in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile gloves (HS 611699) is classified under NCM 6116.99.00.