HS Code 6216Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted)

What HS code 6216 covers

The heading is for hand coverings. That means gloves, mittens and mitts. The key rule is in the brackets of the name: the goods must not be knitted or crocheted. Woven gloves are a common example.

Chapter 62 is about clothing and clothing accessories made without knitting. Gloves are accessories, so they share the chapter with scarves, ties and handkerchiefs.

Importers, exporters and customs brokers all use this heading. If your product is a glove, mitten or mitt, and it is not knitted or crocheted, this is the place to start.

HS code 621600: the six-digit code for gloves

The Harmonized System is a global list of product codes. The World Customs Organization looks after it. Countries that use it share the same first six digits for each product.

Under this heading there is nothing to choose between. Every glove, mitten or mitt that fits goes to 621600. A search for HSN code 6216 or HS 621600 points to the same goods.

Some countries add more digits for their own tariff. If you hold a longer national code for gloves, use its first six digits, 621600, to match it to this page. The extra digits are set by your country, not by the Harmonized System.

How to classify gloves under 6216

Run through these checks before you settle on the code. They help you avoid the most common mix-ups.

The difference between knitted and not knitted comes from how the fabric is made. Knitted fabric is built from linked loops of yarn. Woven fabric is made by crossing threads. Knitted or crocheted gloves are not in this chapter, so they cannot use 6216. If you are unsure, the classifier can narrow it down.

• Is the item a glove, mitten or mitt? If not, it may belong to another heading.
• Is it a scarf, shawl or veil? Look at heading 6214.
• Is it a tie, bow tie or cravat? Look at heading 6215.
• Is it a brassiere, brace, garter or similar item? Look at heading 6212.
• Is it another accessory, or a part of a garment? Look at heading 6217.
• Is it knitted or crocheted? Then it does not belong in Chapter 62 at all.

Who imports gloves under HS code 6216

A code is only the first step. Most readers also want to know who buys and who sells. You can use 621600 as your search key to look for importers and exporters of these goods.

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