Product classification
HS code for Wool gloves: 6116.91
Gloves, mittens and mitts, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber).
Classification of wool gloves under HS 6116.91
The classification of wool gloves under HS code 6116.91 is determined by the manufacturing process and the material composition. According to the Harmonized System's General Rules for Interpretation, products in Chapter 61 must be knitted or crocheted. This specific subheading is reserved for gloves, mittens, and mitts made of wool or fine animal hair. Fine animal hair includes fibers from alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel, yak, or various specialized goats like Angora or Kashmir. A defining characteristic for this code is that the items must not be impregnated, coated, or covered with plastics or rubber. If the gloves feature such treatments, they are redirected to 6116.10. Furthermore, the distinction between knitted (Chapter 61) and woven (Chapter 62) is fundamental; woven wool gloves are classified under 6216.00. The classification also requires that the wool or fine animal hair content predominates by weight over any other textile materials present in the blend, ensuring the product's primary character is derived from these natural fibers.
- Covers
- Knitted wool mittens
- Crocheted cashmere gloves
- Wool-blend knitted winter gloves
- Alpaca fiber knitted mitts
- Fine animal hair crocheted gloves
- Also under 6116.91
- Smartwool Merino gloves
- Icebreaker wool mittens
- Johnstons of Elgin cashmere gloves
- Hestra wool ski gloves
- Patagonia wool liners
Codes often confused with 6116.91
Common mistake. Wool gloves are frequently misclassified under 6216.00, which covers woven gloves rather than knitted ones. Another common error is using 6116.10, which is specifically for gloves impregnated or coated with plastics or rubber, often used for industrial or protective purposes. Additionally, if the gloves are made of synthetic fibers that mimic wool, they must be classified under 6116.93.
Top exporters and importers of HS 611691 (the code used for wool gloves), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 611691 (the code used for wool gloves) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% 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 611691, not only wool gloves.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $34M 38% of world exports
- 2 Italy $7.6M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$4.9M 5.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $89M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $10M 11% of world imports
- 2 France $8.2M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Germany $7.6M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $88M 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 wool gloves
Brazil classifies wool gloves under NCM 6116.91.00: HS 6116.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wool gloves
What is the HS code for Wool gloves?
The HS code for Wool gloves is 611691 (Gloves, mittens and mitts; of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber)). The HS code for knitted or crocheted gloves made of wool or fine animal hair is 6116.91.
How do I classify Wool gloves for customs?
Wool gloves is classified under HS code 611691 — Gloves, mittens and mitts; of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cashmere gloves classified under this same code?
Yes, because cashmere is defined as a fine animal hair under the HS system, knitted cashmere gloves fall under 6116.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of wool gloves (HS 611691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 611691 (the code used for wool gloves) in UN Comtrade data were China ($34M, 38% of world exports), Italy ($7.6M) and Vietnam (about $4.9M). World exports came to about $89M, 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 wool gloves (HS 611691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 611691 (the code used for wool gloves) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($10M, 11% of world imports), France ($8.2M) and Germany ($7.6M). World imports came to about $88M, 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 Wool gloves the same in all countries?
The base HS code 611691 for Wool 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 wool gloves in Brazil?
In Brazil, wool gloves (HS 611691) is classified under NCM 6116.91.00.