Leather Work Gloves

Heavy-duty gloves made from genuine leather with reinforced palms, designed for industrial handling and protection. Classified under HTS 6216.00.90.00 as non-knitted, non-crocheted gloves not specialized for sports or other specific categories. They fall into 'Other' as they are general protective gloves excluding sports mitts or rubber variants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+17.5%21.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4203.29.30Higher: 49% vs 21.3%

If made principally of leather with seams inside

Leather gloves with inside seams shift to Chapter 42 leather articles, not textile gloves.

6116.10.95Higher: 24.5% vs 21.3%

If knitted from cotton or other textile yarn

Knitted gloves fall under Chapter 61, excluding them from woven/non-knitted Chapter 62.

6216.00.41Higher: 41% vs 21.3%

If impregnated with rubber/plastics for sports

Sports-specific gloves with rubber coating classify under protective sports gear subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify leather origin and tanning process for CITES compliance if exotic skins are used

Label fiber content accurately; leather gloves require material disclosure under FTC rules

Avoid misclassification as sports gloves (6216.00.40) by ensuring no athletic branding or design

Related Products under HTS 6216.00.90.00

Cotton Garden Gloves

Lightweight gloves woven from cotton fabric with elastic cuffs for gardening and light yard work. HTS 6216.00.90.00 covers these as other non-knitted textile gloves not for sports or medical use. They are made-up articles of textile fabric per Chapter 62 notes.

Nylon Dress Gloves

Elegant, formal gloves made from woven nylon fabric, often worn for evening events or ceremonies. These classify in 6216.00.90.00 as other non-sport, non-knitted gloves of man-made textile fibers. Excluded from Chapter 61 due to woven construction.

Polyester Driving Gloves

Unlined gloves from woven polyester with grip palms for automotive use and casual driving. HTS 6216.00.90.00 includes these as other textile gloves, not sports-specific or rubber-impregnated. Made-up textile articles per Chapter 62 scope.

Canvas Utility Mitts

Heavy canvas mitts with quilted lining for mechanic or utility work, lacking individual fingers. As non-knitted textile mitts not for sports, they fit HTS 6216.00.90.00 'Other' category. Chapter 62 applies to made-up fabric articles excluding knits.

Satin Opera Gloves

Long, elegant gloves made from woven satin fabric (polyester or silk blend) for formal opera attire. HTS 6216.00.90.00 captures these fashion gloves as other non-knitted, non-sport mitts or gloves. Not orthopedic or worn per chapter exclusions.

Woven Fishing Gloves

Protective gloves woven from nylon with neoprene palms for recreational fishing, not competitive sports. Classified in 6216.00.90.00 as other gloves, excluding rubber-only or ski-specific per notes. Textile fabric made-up articles.