Gloves — HTS 6116
Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted
Chapter 61 › Heading 6116
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6116 is a broad product category for gloves, mittens, and mitts made by knitting or crocheting. It groups hand coverings whose fabric is formed from loops of yarn, rather than cut and sewn from woven fabric or made from nontextile materials. The heading can include products with fingers, separate thumb sections, or a single compartment for several fingers, depending on the product’s construction.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the item belongs in heading 6116, then follow the subheading structure and product descriptions. The narrower code commonly depends on the textile material—such as the fiber that predominates by weight—or on the type and construction of the glove, mitten, or mitt. Review the complete tariff description, section and chapter notes, and any applicable statistical suffix instructions. Borderline classifications may require a customs broker or a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is knitted or crocheted, rather than woven, leather, rubber, plastic, or another material covered elsewhere.
- Identify the product type accurately: glove, mitten, or mitt, and note whether it has fingers, a separate thumb, coatings, linings, or added components.
- Determine the textile fiber composition by weight and keep the supplier’s specification, test report, or other supporting records.
- Read every level of the HTSUS subheading and statistical suffix; do not choose a code based only on a short product label or search result.
- Check the current official HTSUS, relevant legal notes, and any CBP rulings before filing, and seek professional classification advice when the construction or materials are unusual.
HTS heading 6116 summary
Gloves is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6116.10 | Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6116?
Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.