Leather Gloves — HS Code
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather — gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports
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HS Code
4203 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 42 — Articles of leather
Heading
4203 — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — leather gloves are classified under 4203 by use (sports, protective, other)
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Leather dress gloves and fashion gloves are classified under 4203.29 as other gloves. Sports gloves (golf, cycling, weightlifting) are 4203.21. Industrial protective leather gloves are 4203.29.30. Motorcycle gloves of leather are also 4203.21 (sports use). Gloves combining leather and textile: classified by outer surface material if the glove is primarily of one material; if a clear mixture, by essential character. Rubber household gloves (washing-up gloves) are 3926.20. Knitted gloves with leather palm patches are typically classified as textile gloves under Chapter 61 or 62 unless the leather is the essential element.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
4203.21.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
4203.21.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
4203.21.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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