HS code for work gloves

HS code

6116.10

US tariff lines

10

US general duty

Free – 23.5%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Knitted gloves coated with plastic or rubber, such as most work and garden gloves, are 6116.10.

US tariff lines under 6116.10

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
6116.10.05Ice hockey gloves and field hockey glovesFree
6116.10.08Other gloves, mittens and mitts, all the foregoing specially designed for use in sports, including ski and snowmobile gloves, mittens and mitts2.8%
6116.10.13Other › Without fourchettes › Cut and sewn from preexisting machine knit fabric that is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber › Of vegetable fibers › Containing over 50 percent by weight of plastics or rubber12.5%
6116.10.17Other › Without fourchettes › Cut and sewn from preexisting machine knit fabric that is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber › Of vegetable fibers › Other
3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 6116.10.17.20 — Subject to cotton restraints (331)
  • 6116.10.17.30 — Subject to man-made fiber restraints (631)
  • 6116.10.17.40 — Other (831)
23.5%
6116.10.44Other › Without fourchettes › Cut and sewn from preexisting machine knit fabric that is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber › Other › Containing over 50 percent by weight of plastics or rubber9.9%
6116.10.48Other › Without fourchettes › Cut and sewn from preexisting machine knit fabric that is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber › Other › Other
3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 6116.10.48.10 — Subject to cotton restraints (331)
  • 6116.10.48.20 — Subject to man-made fiber re- straints (631)
  • 6116.10.48.30 — Other (831)
18.6%
6116.10.55Other › Without fourchettes › Other › Containing 50 percent or more by weight of cotton, man-made fibers or other textile fibers, or any combination thereof
3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 6116.10.55.10 — Subject to cotton restraints (331)
  • 6116.10.55.20 — Subject to man-made fiber restraints (631)
  • 6116.10.55.30 — Other (831)
13.2%
6116.10.65Other › Without fourchettes › Other › Other7%
6116.10.75Other › With fourchettes › Containing 50 percent or more by weight of cotton, man-made fibers or other textile fibers, or any combination thereof
3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 6116.10.75.10 — Subject to cotton restraints (331)
  • 6116.10.75.20 — Subject to man-made fiber restraints (631)
  • 6116.10.75.30 — Other (831)
13.2%
6116.10.95Other › With fourchettes › Other7%

Import duty on work gloves by country

Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for work gloves?
The international HS code for work gloves is 6116.10. Knitted gloves coated with plastic or rubber, such as most work and garden gloves, are 6116.10.
Q2What is the US import duty on work gloves?
It depends on the exact line: 10 US tariff lines sit under 6116.10, with general rates of Free – 23.5%. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for work gloves?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 6116.10 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (6116.10) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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