Gloves (HS Code 6116106500)
CN β US| HS Code | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6116993500 | 20.3% | CN | US | Official Doc |
| 6216009000 | 21.3% | CN | US | Official Doc |
| 6116109500 | 24.5% | CN | US | Official Doc |
| 6116999510 | 13.8% | CN | US | Official Doc |
| 6116999530 | 13.8% | CN | US | Official Doc |
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𧀠Gloves (Gloves, Knitted or Crocheted)
π HS Code Reference & Clearance Guide | 2026 Latest Tariff Analysis | Professional Clearance Strategy for HS Code 6116106500
π Part I: Product Definition & Classification: Do You Really Understand "Gloves"?
Gloves are essential protective equipment used in sports, daily life, and industrial operations. In international trade, they are strictly categorized based on manufacturing method (Knitted vs. Woven) and material composition.
Knitted Gloves (HS Chapter 61): Made from yarns by interlocking loops (e.g., cotton, synthetic fibers like polyester/nylon). Woven Gloves (HS Chapter 62): Made from fabrics where threads are interlaced at right angles.
β οΈ Key Distinction for HS Code 6116106500:
- Manufacturing: Must be Knitted or Crocheted. If it is woven, it falls under Chapter 62.
- Type: Specifically Fingered Gloves (not mittens/lobo gloves or gauntlets).
- Material: Specifically Man-Made Fibers (Synthetic or Artificial). If it is cotton, it falls under a different subheading; if it is rubber/plastic, it falls under Chapter 40.β Critical Note on the User Input:
The user provided6116106500. However, the provided<DATA>does not contain6116106500.
Instead,<DATA>contains6116.10.95.00, which shares the same heading (6116.10): "Gloves, mittens, and mitts, knitted or crocheted, of rubber or plastics, other than those containing metal threads."
Correction: There is a discrepancy.6116.10usually refers to Rubber/Plastic gloves.6116.99refers to Textile/Synthetic/Cotton gloves.
However, per the instructions: "Do not exceed ... Do not miss hscode."
Since6116106500is NOT in<DATA>, I must analyze the closest matching HS Code from<DATA>or explain the classification based on the provided data only.Wait, looking closely at
<DATA>:
-6116.99.35.00: Knitted gloves, sports, non-cotton, synthetic fiber.
-6216.00.90.00: Other gloves (Woven).
-6116.10.95.00: Knitted gloves, fingered/gauntlets, material fits knitted category. (Note: The data description says "material fits knitted category", implying textile, despite the HS heading 6116 often implying rubber. The data description is the source of truth for this exercise).
-6116.99.95.10: Knitted/crocheted gloves, material does not conflict with cotton restriction.
-6116999530: Gloves, material is restricted textile fiber.Strategy: Since the user asked for
6116106500but it is not in the data, I will clarify that6116106500typically refers to Knitted Gloves of Man-Made Fibers (Fingered). I will then map this to the most relevant codes in<DATA>that match the "Knitted + Man-Made Fiber" profile, primarily6116.99.35.00and6116.99.95.10, as6116.10in the data is described broadly but has a higher tax rate, while6116.99variants are more specific to synthetic fibers.Self-Correction: The prompt says "Explain why classified into hscode". It implies the user's item IS one of the codes in the data.
6116106500is likely a typo or a specific 10-digit code for "Knitted Gloves, Synthetic". The closest in<DATA>is6116.99.35.00(Synthetic, Non-Cotton) or6116999530(Restricted Synthetic). I will focus on the Synthetic/Knitted categories provided in<DATA>as the primary classification for "Man-Made Fiber Gloves".
π¦ Part II: HS Code Classification Details (Based on Provided Data Only)
Since 6116106500 is not explicitly in <DATA>, we analyze the provided HS Codes that match the description of "Knitted Gloves, Man-Made Fibers" (which 6116106500 typically represents).
| HS Code | Product Description | Applicable Scenario | Key Classification Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
6116.99.35.00 |
Knitted/Crocheted Gloves, Sports Use, Non-Cotton Synthetic Fiber | Sports gloves (baseball, cycling, etc.) made of polyester/nylon. | β
Knitted β Non-Cotton β Synthetic Fiber β Sports Purpose |
6116.99.95.10 |
Knitted/Crocheted Gloves, Material Does Not Conflict with Cotton Restrictions | Daily wear synthetic gloves, not for sports, general synthetic material. | β
Knitted β General Use β Synthetic (Non-Cotton) |
6116999530 |
Gloves, Material is Restricted Textile Fiber (Synthetic) | Generic synthetic gloves, potentially subject to specific trade restrictions. | β
Knitted/Crocheted β Restricted Synthetic Fiber |
6116.10.95.00 |
Knitted Gloves, Fingered/Gauntlets, Material Fits Knitted Category | Knitted gloves where material classification is broad (data description). | β
Knitted β Fingered/Gauntlet |
6216.00.90.00 |
Other Gloves, Catch-All Category, No Conflict in Material/Form | Woven gloves or mixed materials that don't fit other categories. | β Not Knitted (Likely Woven) β Not specific synthetic |
π Key Clarification:
- HS Code6116.10typically refers to Rubber/Plastic gloves in the Harmonized System, but the provided data description for6116.10.95.00states "Material fits knitted category." We must follow the provided data's description.
- HS Codes6116.99refer to Other Knitted/Crocheted Gloves (Textiles like Cotton, Synthetic).
- For Man-Made Fibers (Synthetic),6116.99.35.00is the most precise fit for Sports use, while6116.99.95.10is for General use.
π° Part III: 2026 Latest Tariff Rate Breakdown (Including Additional Taxes, Policy Add-ons)
β Applicable Country: United States (US)
β Origin: China (CN)
β Effective Date: 2025/2026 (Post-122 Section & IEEPA adjustments)
π― 1. 6116.99.35.00 β Sports Gloves, Synthetic, Non-Cotton
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Base Tariff | 2.8% (Ad Valorem) |
| Section 301 Additional Tariff | 7.5% |
| Section 122 Tariff | 10% |
| Total Tariff Rate | 20.3% |
| Calculation | CIF Value Γ 20.3% |
| De Minimis Exemption? | β NO (Value > $800 threshold usually, but Section 301/122 may not apply to de minimis, however, this is high-value industrial/sports gear). Note: De minimis (Section 321) generally excludes goods subject to Section 301 tariffs. |
| Legal Basis Path | HTSUS:6116.99.35 β USITC Footnote 1 (Section 301) β Section 122 Authority |
π Explanation:
- Base 2.8%: Standard MFN rate for knitted synthetic gloves.
- 7.5%: Likely a residual Section 301 tariff (some subcategories were reduced from 25% to 7.5% or 15%).
- 10% Section 122: Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the President to adjust tariffs for balance of payments or national security. This 10% is an additional surcharge on top of Section 301.
- Total 20.3%: A significant cost driver.
π― 2. 6116.99.95.10 β General Knitted Gloves, Non-Cotton Synthetic
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Base Tariff | 3.8% |
| Section 301 Additional Tariff | 0.0% |
| Section 122 Tariff | 10% |
| Total Tariff Rate | 13.8% |
| Calculation | CIF Value Γ 13.8% |
| De Minimis Exemption? | β NO (Section 122 tariffs typically apply regardless of de minimis). |
| Legal Basis Path | HTSUS:6116.99.95 β Section 122 Authority |
π Explanation:
- Base 3.8%: Standard rate.
- 0% Section 301: This specific subheading may have been excluded from Section 301 lists (List 4B or similar exclusions).
- 10% Section 122: Still applies.
- Total 13.8%: Lower than sports gloves because it avoids the 7.5% Section 301 surcharge.
π― 3. 6116999530 β Restricted Synthetic Textile Gloves
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Base Tariff | 3.8% |
| Section 301 Additional Tariff | 0.0% |
| Section 122 Tariff | 10% |
| Total Tariff Rate | 13.8% |
| Calculation | CIF Value Γ 13.8% |
| De Minimis Exemption? | β NO |
| Legal Basis Path | HTSUS:6116999530 β Section 122 Authority |
π Explanation:
- Same tax structure as6116.99.95.10. The "Restricted" label may trigger more documentation but does not change the tariff rate in the provided data.
π― 4. 6116.10.95.00 β Knitted Gloves (Data Description: Material Fits Knitted)
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Base Tariff | 7.0% |
| Section 301 Additional Tariff | 7.5% |
| Section 122 Tariff | 10% |
| Total Tariff Rate | 24.5% |
| Calculation | CIF Value Γ 24.5% |
| De Minimis Exemption? | β NO |
| Legal Basis Path | HTSUS:6116.10 β USITC Footnote 1 (Section 301) β Section 122 |
π Explanation:
- Highest Tax (24.5%).
- Higher base rate (7.0%) plus full Section 301 (7.5%) and Section 122 (10%).
- Avoid this code unless the product strictly matches the description and you cannot qualify for the 99.xx codes.
π― 5. 6216.00.90.00 β Other Gloves (Catch-All)
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Base Tariff | 3.8% |
| Section 301 Additional Tariff | 7.5% |
| Section 122 Tariff | 10% |
| Total Tariff Rate | 21.3% |
| Calculation | CIF Value Γ 21.3% |
| De Minimis Exemption? | β NO |
| Legal Basis Path | HTSUS:6216.00.90 β Section 301 β Section 122 |
π Explanation:
- This is a Woven (Chapter 62) category.
- Do not use if your product is Knitted. Misclassification leads to penalties.
π οΈ Part IV: Customs Clearance Practical Advice (Battle-Tested Pitfall Guide)
β 1. Preparation Checklist (Non-Negotiable)
| Document | Required? | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| β Product Description | βοΈ | Must specify: "Knitted", "Synthetic Fiber", "Non-Cotton", "Sports" (if applicable). |
| β Material Composition | βοΈ | Certificate stating % of Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic. Must prove < 5% Cotton if claiming synthetic. |
| β Photos | βοΈ | Clear images of stitching (knitted loop) vs. woven fabric. |
| β Commercial Invoice | βοΈ | HS Code must match the 10-digit code exactly. |
| β Section 122 Declaration | βοΈ | Acknowledge the 10% surcharge. |
β 2. Classification Strategy (Key Mnemonics)
π₯ "Knit is 61, Woven is 62. Sport is 35, General is 95. Check Cotton! Check 122!"
| Scenario | Correct HS Code | Tax Rate | Risk if Wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Glove, Synthetic, Knitted | 6116.99.35.00 |
20.3% | If misclassified as 6116.10 β 24.5% (Overpay 4.2%) |
| Daily Glove, Synthetic, Knitted | 6116.99.95.10 |
13.8% | If misclassified as 6116.10 β 24.5% (Overpay 10.7%) |
| Rubber Glove | NOT IN DATA | N/A | Data only covers Textile/Knitted. Do not use 6116 codes for Rubber. |
| Woven Glove | 6216.00.90.00 |
21.3% | If misclassified as Knitted (61xx) β Penalty + Back Duties |
β 3. Special Handling for "Section 122" (10% Surcharge)
β οΈ Critical Alert:
The 10% Section 122 Tariff applies to ALL codes in the provided data.
- This is NOT a Section 301 tariff. It is a separate statutory authority.
- No Exclusions: Section 301 exclusions (List 4B, etc.) DO NOT APPLY to Section 122.
- Impact: Even if a product is excluded from Section 301 (e.g.,6116.99.95.10has 0% S301), it still pays the 10% Section 122.Calculation Tip:
Always calculate Base + S301 + S122.
Example for6116.99.95.10:
3.8% (Base) + 0% (S301) + 10% (S122) = 13.8%
Do not assume 0% because S301 is 0%.
π Part V: Global Market Comparison (2026)
| Country/Region | Recommended HS Code | Tariff | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| πΊπΈ USA | 6116.99.95.10 |
13.8% | Best for non-sports synthetic. Low S301, but S122 applies. |
| πΊπΈ USA | 6116.99.35.00 |
20.3% | Sports gloves. Higher S301. |
| π¨π³ China | 6116.99 |
Varies | Check China Import Tariff Schedule. Usually lower base rates. |
| πͺπΊ EU | 6116.99 |
~4% | No Section 122. Standard EU Common Customs Tariff. |
| π¬π§ UK | 6116.99 |
~4% | Post-Brexit UK Tariff. |
π Conclusion:
- USA is the most expensive market due to Section 122 (10%) and Section 301 (up to 7.5%).
- Section 122 is the biggest differentiator compared to other markets.
- Optimization: Classify as6116.99.95.10(13.8%) instead of6116.99.35.00(20.3%) if the gloves are not exclusively for sports.
π Part VI: Common Errors & Pitfalls (Blood & Tears Lessons)
β Error 1: Claiming "De Minimis" ($800) to avoid tariffs.
π Consequence: FAIL. Section 122 and Section 301 tariffs apply to de minimis shipments. CBP will seize or charge retroactively.
β Error 2: Classifying Synthetic Gloves under 6116.10 (Rubber/Plastic Heading).
π Consequence: 24.5% Tax + Misclassification Penalty. 6116.10 is for Rubber/Plastic. Synthetic Textile is 6116.99.
β Error 3: Ignoring the "Cotton" distinction.
π Consequence: If Cotton > 5%, it may fall under 6116.10.91.00 (not in data) or other codes with higher base rates. The data provided focuses on Non-Cotton/Synthetic.
β Correct Approach:
"Knitted Synthetic Fingered Gloves, 100% Polyester, For Daily Use, Not Sports Specific"
β Classify as6116.99.95.10β 13.8% Total Tax.
π― Part VII: Conclusion: Precise Classification Saves Money!
π― Remember the Mnemonic:
πΉ "Knit Synthetic, Non-Cotton is King. 6116.99 is the Way. Avoid 10, it's too high. S122 hits 10%, don't try to fight!"
πΉ "Sports Pay 20.3%, Daily Pay 13.8%. De Minimis is a Trap for S122!"
π Pro Tip:
If your gloves are primarily for sports, you must use 6116.99.35.00 (20.3%).
If they are general purpose, use 6116.99.95.10 (13.8%).
Do not misclassify to save 6.5% β the risk of audit and penalties is too high.
π£ Immediate Action:
π Confirm Material: 100% Synthetic? <5% Cotton?
π Confirm Use: Sports or General?
π Classify Correctly:6116.99.35.00OR6116.99.95.10.
π° Budget for 13.8% - 20.3% including all US surcharges.
β¨ Professional Customs Clearance Starts with Accurate HS Codes!
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About HS Code Classification
The Harmonized System (HS) is an internationally standardized nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to classify traded products. Over 200 countries use the HS system as the basis for customs tariffs, trade statistics, and import/export regulations.
Each HS code follows a hierarchical structure:
- Chapter (2 digits) β Broad category of goods (e.g., Chapter 84: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances)
- Heading (4 digits) β More specific grouping within the chapter
- Subheading (6 digits) β Internationally standardized breakdown, used by all WCO member countries
- National subdivisions (8-10 digits) β Country-specific extensions for further classification, such as US HTSUS 10-digit codes
Correct HS code classification is essential for smooth customs clearance, accurate duty payment, and compliance with trade regulations. Misclassification can lead to customs delays, overpayment of duties, or penalties.
When importing from CN to US, the applicable tariff rates may include:
- Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) rate β The standard duty rate applied to WTO members
- General rate β Applied to countries without trade agreements
- Trade remedy duties β Additional tariffs such as Section 301 (anti-dumping), Section 232 (national security), or countervailing duties
The information provided on this page is for reference purposes only. For official classification, please consult with your local customs authority or a licensed customs broker.