Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted

HS v2022 Code: 6116

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
61	16	n/a

Code	6116
Version	HS v2022
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 cotton, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber); Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber; Gloves, mittens and mitts; of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber); Gloves, mittens and mitts; of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber); 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, covered or laminated 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. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential accessories for both everyday use and specialized applications. The production and trade of these items are significant, with the global gloves and mittens market estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually and experiencing steady growth driven by factors such as increased demand for protective equipment and the rising popularity of outdoor activities.

Production process

The production of knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts typically involves a combination of manual and automated processes. Key steps include yarn selection, knitting or crocheting the base fabric, shaping and sizing the items, and finishing touches such as adding linings, trims, or decorative elements. Manufacturers may utilize specialized knitting machines, as well as hand-knitting and crocheting techniques, to create a wide variety of styles and designs to meet the diverse needs of consumers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6116 items include various types of yarn, such as natural fibers (e.g., wool, cotton, cashmere) and synthetic fibers (e.g., polyester, nylon). Manufacturers also rely on knitting needles, crochet hooks, and other specialized equipment and tools. Additionally, accessories like linings, trims, and decorative elements may be sourced from other industries, such as 5007 Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 6116 industry are gloves, mittens, and mitts in a wide range of styles, sizes, and materials. These products are consumed by a diverse range of end-users, including individuals for personal use, as well as industries such as 4203 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather, 6210 Garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907, and 9506 (Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools).

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/61'>61: Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6116'>6116: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6101'>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/v2022/6102'>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/v2022/6103'>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/v2022/6104'>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/v2022/6105'>6105: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6106'>6106: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6107'>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/v2022/6108'>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/v2022/6109'>6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6110'>6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6111'>6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6112'>6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6113'>6113: Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6114'>6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6115'>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/v2022/6117'>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/v2022/611610'>611610: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611691'>611691: Gloves, mittens and mitts; of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611692'>611692: Gloves, mittens and mitts; of cotton, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611693'>611693: Gloves, mittens and mitts; of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611699'>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, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber)</a>"]


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