Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted

HS v2017 Code: 6116

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
61	16	n/a

Code	6116
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	61

Ancestor Codes: Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted

This Code: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted

Child Codes: Gloves, mittens and mitts; of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber); Gloves, mittens and mitts; of cotton, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber); Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber; Gloves, mittens and mitts; of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber); Gloves, mittens and mitts; of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted; Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907; Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61; Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted; Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories

About gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted

HS code 6116 covers a wide range of knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts. These items are essential accessories in many industries and personal applications, providing warmth, protection, and dexterity for the hands. The global gloves and mittens market is a significant component of the broader textile and apparel industry, with growing demand driven by factors such as increased industrial activity, outdoor recreation, and consumer preferences for functional and fashionable handwear.

Production process

The production of gloves, mittens, and mitts under HS code 6116 typically involves knitting or crocheting techniques. Manufacturers may use a variety of natural and synthetic fibers, including wool, cotton, acrylic, and nylon, to create the desired properties such as warmth, breathability, and durability. The knitting or crocheting process is often automated, with machines capable of producing intricate patterns and shapes. Finishing touches, such as adding linings, trims, or embellishments, may be done manually or through additional automated processes.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6116 items include yarn or thread, knitting or crocheting machines, and various finishing materials like linings, trims, and decorative elements. Manufacturers may also require dyes, chemicals, and other ancillary materials to achieve the desired color, texture, and performance characteristics. Additionally, skilled labor, particularly in the areas of pattern design, machine operation, and quality control, is a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 6116 are gloves, mittens, and mitts, which can be used in a wide range of applications. These products may be consumed by 6203 (Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)) and 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)) for use as coordinating accessories. They may also be used in 8424 (Mechanical appliances (whether or not hand-operated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines) and 9018 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments industries, where they provide protection for the hands.

Family tree for gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/61'>61: Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6116'>6116: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6101'>6101: Coats; men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles; knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading no. 6103</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6102'>6102: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading no. 6104</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6103'>6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6104'>6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6105'>6105: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6106'>6106: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6107'>6107: Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6108'>6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6109'>6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6110'>6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6111'>6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6112'>6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6113'>6113: Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6114'>6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6115'>6115: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6117'>6117: Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories</a>"]

    B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611610'>611610: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611691'>611691: Gloves, mittens and mitts; of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611692'>611692: Gloves, mittens and mitts; of cotton, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611693'>611693: Gloves, mittens and mitts; of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/611699'>611699: Gloves, mittens and mitts; of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber)</a>"]


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